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Old 02-27-2006, 07:43 PM
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my rear tire keeps losing pressure (after 2 patches) and Im thinking of replacing it: I have 12000 miles: do you recommend replacing all 4 tires?
Old 02-27-2006, 07:58 PM
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Default I guess it depends on how you drive and what kind of tire...replace a pair at least....

I know that my tires never lasted long. I got my car w/ Pilot Sports on it. Lasted until about 17k. Then went to Potenza S-03s. Lasted until about 33k. Now I'm on Falken ST-115s. So, you may just want to get all 4. but, at the very least, get a new pair.
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Default just use the mini-spare until the other 3 wear out

joking, joking! First choice would be to find one used tire with similar mileage. If not, I'd replace a pair if the same tires are still available new. Finally, if that isn't possible, the right thing would be to get 4 new ones.
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Hi-jack....hey the airbus wouldn't have to do with the plane would it?
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Or----buy 4 mini-spares....gotta be cheaper. That would be SO HOT.
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& would be great for gas mileage.
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I'm gonna try autocross w/ four mini-spares.
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