KiNGKAOS Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 OK so I need 2 tires on the front of my 98 legacy L. the rears r in "ok" condition passable for a state sticker. Now I've been readin' up on this n I'm alil' confused(1st time owner of awd). i was gonna buy 2 new tires, but read on here that is a BIG no no only to buy 4 new ones at a time.. Now I found 2 matchin set "used" tires. That are said to be in "almost new condition". So, my question is: Would it be fine to get those used set of tires while running my "ok" rear tires? OR Would there be too much of a difference from the fronts n rears to not buy them? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 You want all four of your tires to be within spec of each other. I believe it's 10/32's. Somebody who knows for sure will chime in and correct me if I am wrong. I don't feel like searching for the correct spec right now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNGKAOS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Ya I've read on here that it should not be no more then 1/4" of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNGKAOS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 But, I personally still don't understand how that 1/4" difference works... :/ Heres the link that I read it from n explains it: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=279644&postcount=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 1/4" of tire circumference. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 ^Right. So measure the circumference of your two tires on the rear and the 2 tires you are looking to buy. If there is no more than a 1/4" difference between any of your tires you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNGKAOS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Not to sound like a retard here, but how do I measure the circumference on my tires? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Around the tire. In a circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If they are within the 1/4'" spec, put the two newer used tires on either the left or right side of the car, and your two "ok" tires on the opposite sides. The open diffs will balance out the difference pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsports Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Not an expert. Buying two tires is fine. Tire types should match... meaning don't put all seasons in the front with summer tires in the rear. Tire circumfrence should be close or equal to what you have now. If it's so much different, you need 4 tires, not two. Good write up by SBT But, I personally still don't understand how that 1/4" difference works... :/ Heres the link that I read it from n explains it: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=279644&postcount=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNGKAOS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Ok so the 2 tires from the shop which are not on rims n not full of air measure: 75.7/8, 75.15/16. N my 2 tires that r on my rims n are full of air measure: 77.00, 77.1/8. I'm assuming the 2" dif. is dew to the fact mine are on the rim n full of air... Should I go ahead n get those 2 tires? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNGKAOS Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Anyone wanna chime in on my last question? I have til tomorrow to buy those 2 tires.. Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnbd Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 You need to be more concerned about circumference when inflated to proper pressure. Measuring a tire like that,especially when it's flat, is useless. Your drivetrain is worth more than a guesstimate. Pump tire up Measure circumference Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Pretty good first post. Thank-worthy. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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