Tyre replacement in pairs?

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harrypic

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Quick question here I hope someone can help me with - I have a slow puncture on my rsf tyre (runflat) so I need to replace it - both fronts are about 2/3rds worn - if I just replace the punctured tyre will I have any handling issues with one new and one 2/3 worn tyre? Or should I replace as a pair?

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Marc
 
I'd replace as a pair with that much wear.

I'm not sure if you can refit an RFT, but it might be worth keeping the other good one incase you ever get a flat again on a half ish worn tyre, then you can just get it swapped rather than buying another new pair again :)
 
I'd agree else you'll be running around 8mm on one side and 3mm approx. on the other. Only time it will matter is when you need to brake or steer on a tricky or wet surface and need it to stay in line. You'd likely not even notice under normal conditions.

You can refit RFT's if you keep the worn, 'good' to one side it does make a spare. Mine have all been refitted on different rims, although it does take a specialist to remove and refit without rim damage as they are oh so tight.
 
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