330xi Replacing tires on rear axle, front rear axle tires air pressure difference

Pittsburger · 09-16-2012, 11:45 PM

So some idiot dropped a board with nails pointing up on the road.
I of course ran over it.

I have tires (tire rack) that are about a year old and decent thread left. The rear passenger tire was plugged, but won't hold air anymore.

Even though i have the awd,
I am thinking replacing the rear axle tires with the same tires is all I need to do.
Since BMW recommends more air pressure in the rears anyway I imagine this will do no harm.

I'm too chicken to just change the one tire... Afraid of putting too much stress on differentials.

Thoughts?

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Gary@TireRack · 09-17-2012, 09:16 AM

If the difference in tread depths is a concern, you could have a new tire shaved down to a particular tread depth to match the other tires.

Pittsburger · 09-17-2012, 07:02 PM

That's true. How does one trim the tire? Does every shop do it?

Gary@TireRack · 09-18-2012, 11:34 AM

I wouldn't guess that every shop does it. Those that specialize in race tires and some larger mail order companies like us are more likely to have a tire shaving service.

09-16-2012, 11:45 PM	#1
Pittsburger Private First Class 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi, 2006 330xi, 2011x3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (0)	330xi Replacing tires on rear axle, front rear axle tires air pressure difference So some idiot dropped a board with nails pointing up on the road. I of course ran over it. I have tires (tire rack) that are about a year old and decent thread left. The rear passenger tire was plugged, but won't hold air anymore. Even though i have the awd, I am thinking replacing the rear axle tires with the same tires is all I need to do. Since BMW recommends more air pressure in the rears anyway I imagine this will do no harm. I'm too chicken to just change the one tire... Afraid of putting too much stress on differentials. Thoughts? Related posts http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299756 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=Replace+tire http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=Replace+tire
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	If the difference in tread depths is a concern, you could have a new tire shaved down to a particular tread depth to match the other tires. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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Pittsburger Private First Class 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi, 2006 330xi, 2011x3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (0)	That's true. How does one trim the tire? Does every shop do it?
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I wouldn't guess that every shop does it. Those that specialize in race tires and some larger mail order companies like us are more likely to have a tire shaving service. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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