Only one tire replacement?

[Interleukin6]

I just found a pretty big damage on the left front tire sidewall. My tires 61K miles on them and I think still okay for 20K more as I have rotated them every 7500 miles and they still have decent threads. I guess the best way I can go is buying a used same tire from junkyard/tire shop and use it until I need all new 4. If I buy one new tire and replace it now, is it still a good move, functionally and financially? I mean tire stores usually give discounts when all 4 tires are purchased. Thanks.

Edited September 29, 2025 by Interleukin6

[Joe Drives]

I had the similar issue, a landscape staple in the sidewall. I did replace this one tire at 20,000 miles. At approximately 35,000 miles I chose to replace the stock tires with Michelin Defender LTX same size as stock from Costco. This was due to the poor wet traction of the stock tires which I believe were Goodyear. 

 

Your tires are going to age out soon so I would replace all four if you're planning on keeping the vehicle for a while. 

[GN2018]

At 60K miles, I would definitely replace all 4 tires.  You might be surprised how well your truck rides with some new rubber hitting the road.

 

OTOH, if you’re struggling financially, you gotta do what you gotta do.  Either way, you need to get that tire taken care of right away before it blows and you’re looking at getting a new rim, or worse.

[PhilB]

If you're getting one new tire, you may as well get two.  That way you won't be throwing off the ABS or something else with the difference in tire diameters.

 

And if you're getting two, some tire places have the deal buy 3 get the 4th free, so all you would need to do in buy a third tire and then have a full set.  

 

Or go to a junkyard and try to find a tire with the same amount of tread and same overall diameter.  

[KARNUT]

I never buy just one. Usually it’s 4 because of rotation. I never run tires past 60K miles. Usually by then time comes into play. At the risk of jinxing myself I never had to change a flat on my vehicles. I don’t ever cheep out on tires. 

[swathdiver]

Same here Stan.  They get replaced after 4 years or so and or when they are down to about 1/2 usable tread depth.

 

The old tires get sold for a couple hundred bucks.  

 

Tires are what's between you, your wife and the road.  Get the best you can afford and replace them before they wear out.

[BIGDOGx]

61K on a set of truck tires is pretty good, imo they owe you nothing at this point. Unless you are cash strapped and dont have the money I would just replace all 4 as it is about that time anyways imo.

[Bikerjon]

On 9/30/2025 at 9:27 AM, BIGDOGx said:

61K on a set of truck tires is pretty good, imo they owe you nothing at this point. Unless you are cash strapped and dont have the money I would just replace all 4 as it is about that time anyways imo.

I agree. I would replace all 4 at 60,000 if you can afford it.

[oldmann]

You will be happy after buying all 4.  If you really can's swing it, find a used one.

[Transient]

I buy 5.  I replaced the donut under the bed with a full size and matching OE wheel.  285/75R18 fits in the stock spare tire area.  I also run a 5 tire rotation every 5k miles.  The thought processs here is something you would've benefited from: If one of the tires becomes damaged, I'm able to swap that tire with the spare and continue with a 4 tire rotation until it's time to replace all tires.  All tires would be same age and wear, as well as the obvious same size and make and model.  Why nobody builds vehicles with full size spares is mind boggling to me.  It's common sense, imo.

Edited October 7, 2025 by Transient