Difference in Wear Between Front L&R Tires

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Robert John, Sep 13, 2023.

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  1. Robert John

    Robert John Junior Member

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    I blew-out the front right tire on my Gen 2 in a serious pothole, so I bought a new replacement (same mfg, make, model, size, etc.) BUT... now there's a 13,600 km difference in wear between the two front tires.
    Q: Given the (slight?) circumference difference between the new R and 'old' L front tires, is that a problem for (the front differential or anything else)? I could put the new tire on the back R, and put the back R on the front R (so they're identical in wear), but I'll have to rotate the tires eventually.
    Thanks!
    I didn't find the appropriate place to post this question, so my apologies if it's in the wrong place.
     
    #1 Robert John, Sep 13, 2023
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    If you're not setting off your vehicle skid control or the other amber light traction control or whatever then you're okay put a 185 60 15 on that rim instead of the 65 and you'll see that light start to go crazy and you won't get above 63 mph pretty much ask me how I know.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Sep 13, 2023
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    You won’t have any problems buying a new tire, your old tires have very little wear. Just buy new and enjoy
     
    #3 JC91006, Sep 13, 2023
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