I have a flat tire, should I buy 2?

Question

I have a flat tire, and am going to get it fixed tomorrow. I heard that you should buy them in pairs. My tires are only like 3 years old. Would it be necessary to still buy 2? What is the average price of a tire? I have a hyundai tiberon gt if that helps..?

Answer 1

yes its better to buy in twos- if it isnt fixable.   If they can plug it- get it fixed.  You already have 3 years on the tire- figure you only have another year to go on it....    good luck

Answer 2

Since the car is not 4 wheel drive you can get away with only one new tire the problem is you are going to end up having wheel pull because the tires are not of equal wear. You are going to need to but 2 tires, one to replace the flat and the opposite side. Price will depend on size and quality.

Answer 3

If the tires are worn off already, it's a good idea to buy 2 new ones. But make sure that they rotate the tires. If it's a front wheel drive, place the new tires there. If it's a rear wheel drive, place the new tires there. A new tire should be between $60 to $120 each, depending on the size, brand name and rating.

Answer 4

http://www.tirerack.com has the 215/45/17 tires you are looking for.  This is a very common tire size and prices run from $63-180 per tire.  As someone else stated, your current tire my be fixable by plugging the tire ($10-15).  If not you may want to replace 2 tires at the same time and put both new tires on the front since your car is front wheel drive.

Answer 5

It is the tyres threads that matter.

If the tire has a puncture all you have to do is get the internal tube repaired and leave the tyres as they are.

If the tire was a blow out then you will need a new tire. Whether to replace the others depends on how worn they are.  

Answer 6

Yes you normally buy them in pairs. if you only replace one than your tread on the new side will be significantly different from the old side. and will wear the old tire even faster. you normally try to keep the tires even as in replace front two or back two. But the best people to tell you if your other tire is too worn and therefore you need to replace it is the people at the shop.

I have a hyundai elantra and I think I paid 70 per tire at walmart.

Hope this helps.