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Hi guys,
Long post, I've searched and understand that the general rule is replace all 4, don't patch or plug anything in the shoulder or run two different brand tires but my problem is a mix.
Came out to my car and a nail had flattened my tire overnight(passenger rear).
Tires on the car are 235/45R17 on OEM 2014 WRX wheels. They are Bridgestone Potenza re97 A/S. With work and timing issues of when I discovered this, I used spare tires in my garage without measuring but eyeballed the tread. I figured the lesser evil would be swapping both rears instead of just one. The 'new' tires are Bridgestone Potenza re97 A/S Pole position. Would this do minimal damage to the transfer case/diff for light driving to and from work for a few days? The tread patterns are definitely different.
My roommates think that since it didn't penetrate the whole tire that patching the inner shoulder should be o'k' but all guidelines online say no.
Any thoughts? Due to work deadlines, I can't just buy a new set today but could maybe work remote later this week to take care of them. i drove to work this AM and did not notice any weird transmission noises or driving issues.
Found some sumitomos for $89 each. Not going to buy pricier tires as i do plan to upgrade my wheels to 18s later.
Long read and thanks for any help!
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Long post, I've searched and understand that the general rule is replace all 4, don't patch or plug anything in the shoulder or run two different brand tires but my problem is a mix.
Came out to my car and a nail had flattened my tire overnight(passenger rear).
Tires on the car are 235/45R17 on OEM 2014 WRX wheels. They are Bridgestone Potenza re97 A/S. With work and timing issues of when I discovered this, I used spare tires in my garage without measuring but eyeballed the tread. I figured the lesser evil would be swapping both rears instead of just one. The 'new' tires are Bridgestone Potenza re97 A/S Pole position. Would this do minimal damage to the transfer case/diff for light driving to and from work for a few days? The tread patterns are definitely different.
My roommates think that since it didn't penetrate the whole tire that patching the inner shoulder should be o'k' but all guidelines online say no.
Any thoughts? Due to work deadlines, I can't just buy a new set today but could maybe work remote later this week to take care of them. i drove to work this AM and did not notice any weird transmission noises or driving issues.
Found some sumitomos for $89 each. Not going to buy pricier tires as i do plan to upgrade my wheels to 18s later.
Long read and thanks for any help!
