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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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I am looking at replacing the rear tires on my 06 - I have found two tires, each from a different source - one tire is new (11/32 of tread)one is "almost" new with 10/32 of tread - will this cause problems if I put these on? Price on the two tires that I am looking at is pretty good. Thanks for any reply
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Hopefully they are both the same tire, but with different tread. The biggest concern here is the amount of traction you will be getting because one is un-even. This can cause problems, particularly on wet or slick pavemant, high speeds and turns. Just be careful and don't turn off that traction control

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I am looking at replacing the rear tires on my 06 - I have found two tires, each from a different source - one tire is new (11/32 of tread)one is "almost" new with 10/32 of tread - will this cause problems if I put these on? Price on the two tires that I am looking at is pretty good. Thanks for any reply
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