SVX Network Forums Live Chat! SVX or Subaru Links Old Lockers Photo Post How-To Documents Message Archive SVX Shop Search |
IRC users: |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Replacing only the front tires?
Ok so apparently my alignment is messed up because the steel belt is showing on the innermost 1/2 inch of my front drivers tire and its almost showing through on the passenger tire....the rear tires appear to be in good condition. Financially I am not in a position to drop nearly 600 on a set of 4 tires. Is there any way i can get away with replacing only the front 2 and playing with tire pressure to make sure the rolling diameter is equal so that it doesnt cause drivetrain issues?
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] STi BBS wheels,legacy gt 4.44, 3" catback exhaust, Stance GR+ 7k/5k, QS Teflon adjustable endlinks, Hankook EVO 245/40/17, 95-LS escaine seats, GC8 V7 steering wheel, JDM clear corners, small car clear lenses, Alcyone badge, JDM rear taillight, 97 grille, stevesby bumper, PWR radiator, Perrin Crank pulley, Urethane Swaybar bushings, urethane diff bushings, DDM 6k 55watt lows and 4500k 35watt fog lights; $15/15min mod, Motorsport whs 22mm rear swaybar, QC shift kit, ToMyx intake, z32 aluminum calipers 13" rotors, nitrous express proton + wet kit. |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Replacing only the front tires?
Quote:
Mine has the same problem, exactly the same actually, I think its my balljoints that need replacement. I rotated mine to the back for now and the car still drives fine. Id just not take any freeway trips until you can get the new set. BTW Tirerack.com has a set of 4 Kumho Ecsta AST's for $252 +tax, plus $50 shipping. I have used Kumhos on all my cars and they are great.
__________________
Chris "A person convinced against their will, is of the same opinion still" New?? Find the downloadable SVX Online Service Manual Here RECOMMENDED READING for newer SVX owners Here some cool info if not fully accurate. Last edited by SoCal LS-L; 08-12-2009 at 03:32 PM. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Replacing only the front tires?
you could sell some of your jdm parts to pay for a set of 4.
Can you afford a 2,500 dollar transmission repair for doing this with just 2 tires?
__________________
1985 Brat GL 138k 91 CRX Si 40k 91 CRX Si 155k 97 SVX Lsi 70k 2003 s2000 91 RT4WD 166K |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Replacing only the front tires?
the problem is less about be able to afford it in a week or 2 when my parts sell and more about being able to afford it tomorrow when i need it repaired so i can get to work
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] STi BBS wheels,legacy gt 4.44, 3" catback exhaust, Stance GR+ 7k/5k, QS Teflon adjustable endlinks, Hankook EVO 245/40/17, 95-LS escaine seats, GC8 V7 steering wheel, JDM clear corners, small car clear lenses, Alcyone badge, JDM rear taillight, 97 grille, stevesby bumper, PWR radiator, Perrin Crank pulley, Urethane Swaybar bushings, urethane diff bushings, DDM 6k 55watt lows and 4500k 35watt fog lights; $15/15min mod, Motorsport whs 22mm rear swaybar, QC shift kit, ToMyx intake, z32 aluminum calipers 13" rotors, nitrous express proton + wet kit. |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Replacing only the front tires?
If you that worried about and can only put 2 tires on at this time, put a fuse in your FWD socket.
__________________
Eric Rebuilt P/S pump info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50918 If your car wont start info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=click |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Replacing only the front tires?
how bad of an idea would it be to get some 215/45/17s which have a diameter of 24.6....my tires now brand new have a diameter of 24.7. its 1/10th smaller to compensate for an average amount of wear????????
or could I just pull the fuse and make it FWD? would this prevent the chances of hurting my drivetrain?
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] STi BBS wheels,legacy gt 4.44, 3" catback exhaust, Stance GR+ 7k/5k, QS Teflon adjustable endlinks, Hankook EVO 245/40/17, 95-LS escaine seats, GC8 V7 steering wheel, JDM clear corners, small car clear lenses, Alcyone badge, JDM rear taillight, 97 grille, stevesby bumper, PWR radiator, Perrin Crank pulley, Urethane Swaybar bushings, urethane diff bushings, DDM 6k 55watt lows and 4500k 35watt fog lights; $15/15min mod, Motorsport whs 22mm rear swaybar, QC shift kit, ToMyx intake, z32 aluminum calipers 13" rotors, nitrous express proton + wet kit. Last edited by jman050; 08-12-2009 at 05:02 PM. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|