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I had a wheel allignment problem which has meant the nearside front looks like its done 4k more than every other tyre. Do I really need to change EVERY tyre because of it or can I just change the fronts etc?

Thanks Mikeyboy

I recently changed the front 2 tyres - back still reading 5mm (didn't expect that) - I did keep to the same brand though.

Maximum you would need to change is the one on the same axle, depends on what is left tread wise on the 'unworn' one. If only 2-3mm would change both.

Phew, well thats going to save me a bit. Unless I decide to change to a whole different make I guess but thas a different story.

I have a slow puncture on my front left, do you think i will have to swap both tyres out, they are in A1 condition already?

Where on the tyre is the pncture point? If fairyl central surely you could just have it repaired?

Not sure mate, every 2-3 days my pressure light comes on, so i just pump it up and away I go, but i dont want a blow out due to a small hole!....and i don even know it its a hole yet mate (im not in the UK at the mo to check), one other thing, is it illeagle to plug a tyre in the UK?

i'm sure its ok if its in the centre 3/4's of the tread pattern and your only allowed 2 plugs in a z-rated tyre i think, looked in to it ages ago and can roughly remember that but might be slightly out! If its anywhere near the sidewall its a definite no.

I have had 2 slow punctures on my car to date. And did the same pump up and ignore it for a while.
I normally check where the nail is before going to a tyre place. On both occasions they have been plugged. First place marked my alloys. Grrr. The place was near my work and is used to dealing with trucks.
Second time i took it to audi who plugged it and did no damage. If audi did it then i take it to be legal.

Always stick the tyre on the rear of the car if possible. If it has a problem it is easier to control than if its on the front...

Modern plugs and glues for repairing punctures are much better than years ago , also there is the slime that bikers use is there tyres which also helps with temperature control .

I might be stating the obvious, but make sure it isn't just a dodgy valve...

Similar to what P_G states, I was advised by Audi that, whenever needing to change just 1 tyre, providing there is 5mm (or more) on the other axle's tyre then you should be OK.
Anything less, change them both.

Gone are the days (thanks god) of my Calibra Turbo 4x4 system, where you had to have a <3mm variance between all tyres, or the transfer box would explode!

SJ-RS4 wrote:Not sure mate, every 2-3 days my pressure light comes on, so i just pump it up and away I go, but i dont want a blow out due to a small hole!....and i don even know it its a hole yet mate (im not in the UK at the mo to check), one other thing, is it illeagle to plug a tyre in the UK?

Bad move mate.If you keep running on the tyre when it requires air,you will knack the inner sidewall (inside of tyre).When you eventully get it repaired rubber "dust and small shards" will be in the tyre.This will have come from running on the incorrectly inflated tyre causing wear on the inside.
Happened tto me,tyre fitter said he could repair the puncture no prob,but when he took the trye off it was fooked!!!
Theres another 230 plus.
GET IT FIXED, but it may be too late.