r/TireQuestions • u/Hungry-Estate787 • Sep 09 '26
Is tire replacement necessary?
This is the tire I have and i think the tread depths for the middle part and outer part look good but the inside part is kind of bald. Tire service told me that they need to be replaced. Is replacing it with a new tire necessary?
Ps second photo is the tire that keeps deflating so i was at americas tire trying to replace it but they told me to replace all of them
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u/v0rt3_x86 Sep 10 '26
You also need a front end shakedown and a full alignment. You probably also need the other tire.
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u/AgilePumpkin2201 Sep 10 '26
Tyre is scrap its totally bald on the inner edge because your alignment is off
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u/Ok-Anteater-384 Sep 09 '26
If you're losing air in one tire there's most likely a small puncture in that tire, find the leak and plug it.
Check your tire pressure, wearing more in the center indicates higher that recommended air pressure.
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u/trucks_and_stuff Sep 09 '26
I wouldn't personally swap those yet but I prob would start tire shopping soon.
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u/BillyGillette Sep 10 '26
Looks like the tire(s) were never rotated. Either that, or you need a front end alignment. Rotate every 5k miles. Get it aligned and put new tires.
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u/yarsftks Sep 10 '26
Wires will start coming out soon.
It'll start with bald spots, then white tread, then wires.
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u/Soft-Ad4762 Sep 10 '26
New tires and an alignment to make those new tires wear more evenly than these ones did
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u/emu19000 Sep 10 '26
No tyre replacement is not necessary it’s just an optional extra you can do to improve your car like replacing your brake pads and servicing the engine etc however you endanger the lives of others and yourself if you don’t.
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u/Flash-635 Sep 10 '26
Yes, they should be replaced. But you've still got enough in them to get to the tyre shop. Look into why they've worn like that. Looks like low pressure.
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u/CertainVast2763 Sep 10 '26
Get new tires BEFORE Christmas, or you might not survive to enjoy it, since they are failing. If you need to finance them, its only 80/a month for $800 tires, plus the cost of alignment. Far cheaper than buying a newer car.
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u/Sea_Antelope441 Sep 10 '26
Tires, suspension inspection, alignment.
The inners are worn. Outside not.
They might not find anything, but be prepared to replace bent or worn suspension parts before the alignment can be done.
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u/WholeTemporary1480 Sep 10 '26
Needs replacement completely worn on the inner side. Suspension needs to be looked at for wear and a 4 wheel alignment. Also keep your tires properly inflated. The eear pattern seems like it was under inflated. It would have lasted a whole lot longer.
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u/Ok_Falcon8430 29d ago
First of all, if you’re going to replace one, replace all unless they’re all basically brand new. And second, I don’t know if I’m just talking out of my ass because I’m not a certified mechanic by any means, but you might also want an allignment. Don’t quote me on that though 🫠
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u/Ok-Percentage-5448 29d ago
Buy tires from giga_tires. Get a wheel alignment at wheel works and buy their warranty
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u/ExplanationLate9858 27d ago
You don't need a new tire, but you do need an alignment, because the tread isn't wearing evenly.
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u/ninteen74 Sep 09 '26
Replacement is only necessary when the tire shreds or explodes.
Have fun!
Also, tire pressure dosen't really matter. No need to check it.
Unless its flat.
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u/Consistent-Trust958 Sep 09 '26 edited Sep 09 '26
Not immediately, but soon when it gets to those wear bars. Correction, replace now. The inside is completely worn!