Do You Need to Replace Two Tires at the Same Time?

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Tire replacement depends on specific circumstances. Here are some considerations for tire replacement: 1. If the car is new and hasn't been driven much, you only need to replace the problematic tire, as the wear on tires of the same axle is usually similar; 2. If the tires have been driven tens of thousands of kilometers, replacing just one tire may cause uneven height, leading to bumpiness or steering issues at higher speeds, in which case two tires should be replaced; 3. For front-wheel-drive cars, new tires should be installed on the front wheels. Similarly, for rear-wheel-drive cars, new tires should go on the rear wheels. In front-wheel-drive cars, the front wheels serve as both steering and driving wheels, requiring strong grip during sudden braking, hence new tires should be placed on the front wheels. For rear-wheel-drive cars, since the rear wheels are prone to slipping and bear most of the power, they wear out faster, leading to reduced grip. Therefore, new tires should be installed on the rear wheels to prevent rollovers.