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Old Dec 2, 2004
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i just replaced my my rear left tire due to a flat and somebody told me that my alignments going to be all messed up unless i change my rear right tire as well, is this true?
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hhmmmm not so much alignment as the car will be uneven because of the wear difference. You gotta replace tires in pairs.
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well my rear right tire is about a year old, i don't want to dish out more money unless i have to
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its always best to have pairs matching...If it was me i'd have matchin pairs atleast..
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it wont mess with tire wear/alignment angles unless its significantly different in height as in not the same size at all
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find the same brand and same tire to match the rear left tire and replace it. i think that should work
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