Blown Tire

I blew a back tire on the freeway and am trying to find the most affordable way to deal with it. I found a great price on the right tire size but its a Firestone and the rest of my tires are Michelin. Will this create any problems for me? Do I need all 4 to be Michelin?

 

How old and how many miles on the tires?

 

About 1.5 years old and 25k miles. I have a brand new spare Micheline full sized tire that I put on for now but wanted to even out the tread in the back so figured I should replace the other as well. So that would be 2 more worn tires in the front, 2 brand new ones on the back but 2 different brands on the back tires.

 

Assuming there is still good life left on the front - that’s what I’d do.

 

Okay, thank you. The tire shop was telling me the firestone had a different tread pattern so it wouldnt be recommended. That didnt make a lot of sense to me if the tread life is the same.

 

I’m shocked the tire shop wants to sell you more tires.

 

Ha! Exactly. I am just newer to having this truck and didnt want to screw myself by making the wrong choice. Thank you for your help!

 

Tire shop guy is right. Mixing tread and rubber compounds can mess with the traction control system.

 

Oh, interesting! Thank you for the info. I wasnt sure on that.

 

Just stick with same size and you’ll be ok. It might look a little ghetto but it shouldn’t hurt anything. I’d go get a used tire, same size, and start planning/saving for a new set of four that suit your needs.
You may even find a nice set of 4 takeoffs from dealership, tire/rim shop, or this site/ FB marketplace.

 

Thank you! I think that is what I am going to do. Things are a little too tight right now so trying to buy some time. Thank you!