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SUVs Hyundai Santa Fe Can I put 1 new tire on Santa Fe AWD?
18 messages, Last post on May 04, 2009 at 2:26 PM
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Replying to: jonathann (Apr 23, 2009 2:35 pm)
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Replying to: somedai1 (Apr 24, 2009 3:26 am) Thanks for the additional information. From the research I did, if this was a Subaru I would have replaced all 4 tires because they specify no greater than 2/32" difference in tread depth. However, Hyundai and other manufacturers have different AWD systems and less stringent, or no, information. Since Hyundai provides no guidance (or warnings), I decided to replace only 1 tire to take advantage of the remaining life of the other three tires to save $$. However, here are the cost calculations for the two different scenarios: 1. What I did: Replace 1 tire at 35,000 miles  $200, then replace all tires at 55,000 mi $800, which I now know will have to be replaced again at 110,000 miles. Total cost of $1,000 for 110,000 miles. 2. Replace all 4 tires at 35,000 miles $800. Based on the now known 55,000 miles lifespan, these would be replaced again at 90,000 miles. To get to 110,000 miles so we can compare apples with apples, the cost of the additional 20,000 miles would be $800/55,000 x20,000 = $290. So the total cost to 110,000 miles in this case is $1090. I think you are right. If I had known then that my insurance premium to insure that I would not have a problem with the AWD system was the $90 difference, I think I would have paid it happily and replaced all 4 tires. Hopefully, I have saved $90 with no ill effects, but who knows? If I had known then what I know now, I probably would not be the person I am now. Thanks again. Regards, Jonathan |
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Replying to: jonathann (Apr 24, 2009 4:28 pm)
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Replying to: jonathann (Apr 24, 2009 4:28 pm) Tire Rack shaves tires if your local shop can't do it.
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 24, 2009 8:00 pm)
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Replying to: somedai1 (Apr 24, 2009 8:28 pm) There's a good FAQ at that link about matching tires on 4WD/AWD vehicles. |
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Replying to: somedai1 (Apr 24, 2009 7:40 pm) Driving to Watertown New York to buy a set of 4 tires seems attractive at first. However, when you calculate the 22% difference between the Canadian and US dollar, I would have to find a tire at $164 installed, balanced and including taxes to equal the $200 Canadian price here. Once you add the cost (time and money) of the trip to Watertown crossing the boarder twice, and lying at the boarder on the return trip when asked "did you purchase or receive anything in the United States" (I don't know what the duty is on tires purchased in the States but I believe there is one), and the loss of any warranty, it just seems simpler to buy locally. The article on the Tire Rack site about replacing tires on 4WD/AWD was very useful. Thanks everyone.
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Replying to: jonathann (Apr 25, 2009 10:33 am) |
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Some places will "trim" your tires. Basically cut off the tread. Or, find out what rear wheel spins easiest.. install tire and smoke them a few times ! These newer AWD aren't like the old Jeep 4WD systems. There is lots of give. I would put any single newer tire up front. More give up there as there is a 40/60 transfer. Or is it the other way around ? ? |
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