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Can I put 1 new tire on Santa Fe AWD?

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#15 of 18 Re: Can I put 1 new tire on Santa Fe AWD? [somedai1] by steve_ HOST Apr 24, 2009 (9:20 pm)
Replying to: somedai1 (Apr 24, 2009 8:28 pm) Yeah, their original intent was to shave tires for competition use, but they'll do it for SUVs too. Tire Rack   There's a good FAQ at that link about matching tires on 4WD/AWD vehicles.
#16 of 18 Re: Can I put 1 new tire on Santa Fe AWD? [somedai1] by jonathann Apr 25, 2009 (10:33 am)
Replying to: somedai1 (Apr 24, 2009 7:40 pm) I live in Brockville, Ontario, Canada and we do not have access to Tire Rack in Canada. We also have fewer manufacturer and model choices in the 235-60-18 size.   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. Replies to this message: somedai1 (Apr 26, 2009 12:59 pm)
#17 of 18 Re: Can I put 1 new tire on Santa Fe AWD? [jonathann] by somedai1 Apr 26, 2009 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: jonathann (Apr 25, 2009 10:33 am) oops! didn't know you were in Canada... well - at least go with a tire that has a better rating than the OEM bridgestones - and changing the size may offer a less expensive tire... tirerack is good for research - then you can find what you need up north...
#18 of 18 Tire size by mikebutkus May 04, 2009 (2:26 pm)
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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