I would appreciate any advice.
Not sure if I should believe the statement that "You need to replace all 4 tires to match the tread direction, thread depth, handling, etc" when I could just replace two rear tires.
Here's my situation. We have a 2023 Model Y LR that we took possession of in January. Since it's relatively new, we have close to 9700 miles on it.
However there is sidewall damage to the right-rear tire. I would like to replace the two rear tires with Michelin CrossClimate2 which I have seen good things about. Tire warranty is 60,000 miles on that (although I realize I will not get close to that).
We have the 19" Gemini wheels and the original tires are Continental Procontact RX. So replacing the rear tires means that the front would have 9700 mile Continental tires and the rear would be the new Michelin CrossClimate2. All tires would be the same size 255/45 R19 of course.
Will the Model Y drivetrain be damaged in any way -- or any other ill effects?
Tire Rack wants me to believe nothing short of 4 new tires will do. What would you do -- or maybe some of you have faced this same situation.
Also, I guess an option would be two rear tires to match the Continental Procontact RX. However in the end I don't feel that the Procontact will last a long time and I prefer not to invest more in tires that do not wear well.
Thanks!
Not sure if I should believe the statement that "You need to replace all 4 tires to match the tread direction, thread depth, handling, etc" when I could just replace two rear tires.
Here's my situation. We have a 2023 Model Y LR that we took possession of in January. Since it's relatively new, we have close to 9700 miles on it.
However there is sidewall damage to the right-rear tire. I would like to replace the two rear tires with Michelin CrossClimate2 which I have seen good things about. Tire warranty is 60,000 miles on that (although I realize I will not get close to that).
We have the 19" Gemini wheels and the original tires are Continental Procontact RX. So replacing the rear tires means that the front would have 9700 mile Continental tires and the rear would be the new Michelin CrossClimate2. All tires would be the same size 255/45 R19 of course.
Will the Model Y drivetrain be damaged in any way -- or any other ill effects?
Tire Rack wants me to believe nothing short of 4 new tires will do. What would you do -- or maybe some of you have faced this same situation.
Also, I guess an option would be two rear tires to match the Continental Procontact RX. However in the end I don't feel that the Procontact will last a long time and I prefer not to invest more in tires that do not wear well.
Thanks!