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#198617 16-Jul-2016 11:49
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Hi I have a car (Subaru) that apparently needs the 4 same tyre of the same wear. Unfortunately one of them is busted. THe other 3 are in such good shape. I don't suppose anyone would recommend me to only change 2 tyres?

 

Anyway I found one tyre that matches my other 3 but it's in AKL.

 

How do I arrange to ship it (if it's economical that is)?


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  #1593508 16-Jul-2016 11:54
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Grabaseat and check it in as a piece of luggage....




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  #1593510 16-Jul-2016 11:55
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It will be cheaper to ship surely

Just wondering of anyone knows which company would ship cheapest

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  #1593517 16-Jul-2016 12:22
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Google tells me these guys might be able to help you?

 

http://www.shipmytrade.co.nz/quotes/largequote.php?s=3&d=Tyres

 

Otherwise I'd try PBT.

 

 




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call them all and ask

 

only way to know for sure


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  #1593550 16-Jul-2016 15:10
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Never heard of a car that 'needs' all 4 identical tyres. As long as they are the same across each axle they should be just fine. Unless you are a race car driver pushing the limits of performance. Just seems like a lot of trouble when not necessary.




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  #1593560 16-Jul-2016 16:04
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https://www.passtheparcel.co.nz/Price/CourierPriceOwnPackaging

 

You might be able to send it as an "extra larger box" through Pass the Parcel. It would be $30 to Dunedin.



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  #1593570 16-Jul-2016 16:23
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It's because you have an AWD car. You don't want too great a difference in circumference between your wheels.

 

If your tires are in 'good shape' and the difference in tread dpth between yours and a new one is less than a couple mm you could do as you said and just replace a pair.

 

Do you have a full size spare?


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