[tastykake]

Of course I know about always replacing in pairs etc. About a year ago, I replaced all 4 tires with new Continental LX20s. I have only put about 3000 miles on them, mostly highway, and they still look brand new. One tire (left rear) just got a 4-inch gash on the side wall (unrepairable). So, can I get by just replacing it with a new LX20, as opposed to buying two (saving me about $200)? What does everyone think?

 

[sailfish]

3,000 miles would hardly put any wear at all on your tires. My thought....go ahead as long as you get the exact same tire.

 

[mswerb]

We just replace One tire on my Wife's 08 Outlook as well. The current tires are only one year old, so there was no issue for us. She had a cut in the sidewall as well.

 

[salguod]

Had the same thing happen to one of my LX20s and I only replaced the one.

 

[rbarrios]

yeah- 3000 miles should not have worn the tire much--- unless you were 'smoking' them...

should be ok..

issues can arise when the tread is significantly worn compared to a new tire.