# Tire dilema what should i do **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, honda\ **Created:** [July 23, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123 "2025-07-23T12:13:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jfischer726\_194187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jfischer726\_194187](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jfischer726_194187)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/1 "2025-07-23T12:13:06Z")
So recently took my car in for inspection it passed. Front tires 6/32 rears 3/32.. i am wondering on what i should do hear i know tires need replaced. Option a: save all the money wait till late september to replace all 4 at the same time.. Option b: replace rears by end of August with alignment and then get the fronts replaced end of september.. What is the better option.. This is a honda crv for reference which has the dynamic awd ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/2 "2025-07-23T12:28:10Z")
How many miles do you plan to drive in the next sixty day? What type of driving. How old are the tires? My thoughts four tires for $1000 charged at 18%=$180 interest, but if you pay half the CC bill in Aug and pay off the CC in Sept the interest amount will be less. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/3 "2025-07-23T12:31:52Z")
First, we need to point-out to you that this situation would not have taken place if you had been rotating the tires every 5-6k miles. In the future, hopefully you will do that. There are tire stores (including Costco) that will perform FREE tire rotations for you, so when you shop for tires I suggest that you try to focus on retailers that will do free rotations. And, whichever option you choose, I would suggest delaying the alignment until the front tires have been replaced. ---
**Author:** ![Jfischer726\_194187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jfischer726\_194187](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jfischer726_194187)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/4 "2025-07-23T12:38:17Z")
3k-4.2k miles. Next 60 days. Credit not an option. My credit is shot. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/5 "2025-07-23T12:40:01Z")
Those rear tires need to be replaced now. It seems you know how to do a web search . Start looking a tire dealer near you for buy 3 tires get one free in your size. Next there are stores that have 6 to 12 months no interest new tire loans. Even if you put them on your credit card the interest will be less than an accident and towing charges. If you decide to wait then I would put the better tire on the rear of your vehicle at least you won’t crash in a heavy rain storm . ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/6 "2025-07-23T12:56:49Z")
Buy 2 used tires. Or wheels. Use FB. ---
**Author:** ![oldnotdeadyet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a6a055/32.png) [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/7 "2025-07-23T13:20:24Z")
I like the used tire suggestion. Also, the OP seems to be in a hurry to replace the fronts He has a couple 32’s left unless he is driving huge amounts per month. Is a junk yard a reasonable place to search for a used tire? ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/8 "2025-07-23T13:31:56Z")
> [@Jfischer726\_194187](#): > > What is the better option. Considering your position, I would replace the rears as soon as you can afford to and then save up for the fronts. Be sure to choose a tire that will still be available in 6 months so you can have all 4 matching, not some bargain closeout… ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/9 "2025-07-23T14:57:11Z")
1. Go to your local Firestone, Discount Tire, Local Tire Shop, etc, and see what 4 of the cheapest tires they have will cost. Not every tire needs to be a top of the line Michelin. There are economical options out there. 2. There are many used tire places around where I live. Check out one of those places and buy 2 or 4 used tires to get you by for a while. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/10 "2025-07-23T15:10:44Z")
> [@Jfischer726\_194187](#): > > This is a honda crv for reference which has the dynamic awd You may not have a choice in this case. Some AWD systems don’t tolerate mismatched tire circumferences. I don’t know if the Honda AWD system is or isn’t though. If it’s not, then you’ll probably want to get a four tires at the same time. . ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/11 "2025-07-23T15:34:45Z")
Power is out so running on battery. Will be short. Replace all four as soon as feasible. At some point you need to stop buying two tires at a time. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/12 "2025-07-23T15:50:27Z")
I missed that it is AWD. Some, if not most, AWD systems are very sensitive to mismatched tires. As far as alignment, my **opinion** not required unless there is abnormal tire wear. I have a 12 year old truck that has been driven on many different surfaces. Last time I got new tires I did get an alignment, no noticeable abnormal wear, alignment revealed no change since it was new. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/13 "2025-07-23T16:59:34Z")
Joe utuber complained about $324 19” tire with hole in shoulder. That he plugged as temporary measure. I found one on FB for $50 with 10/32 tread. But, that’s too easy. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/14 "2025-07-23T18:54:59Z")
Yes, Costco will rotate your tires However . . . They’ll make you wait a REALLY long time I routinely see them make customers wait 1-1/2 to 2 hours for a routine tire rotation ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/15 "2025-07-23T19:27:18Z")
Vdiscount tire was offering free rotations. I went back twice but could never get me in. Finally I just told them to forget it and left. ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/16 "2025-07-23T19:41:24Z")
> [@bing](#): > > At some point you need to stop buying two tires at a time. Last weekend my wife was looking at picture that showed the Country Squire wagon her family had when she was growing up. I remarked that the car should have had a set of whitewall tires. She replied that her dad never bought more than one tire at a time. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/17 "2025-07-23T20:44:44Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > Yes, Costco will rotate your tires > However . . . > They’ll make you wait a REALLY long time > I routinely see them make customers wait 1-1/2 to 2 hours for a routine tire rotation It’s very possible that those folks didn’t make an appointment. They will take you at their tire center if you just walk in, but scheduling a rotation (or installation) can really minimize the wait. **Full disclosure:** I have my tires rotated at the same time that the vehicle goes in for its 6 month maintenance. With a loaner car, they can take all day if they want. But, if I was really short of money I might go for a free rotation, even if it tied me up for an hour or so with no loaner car. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/18 "2025-07-23T21:04:00Z")
To clarify . . . I’ve seen Costco customers WITH appointments be forced to wait 1-1/2 to 2 hours for their free scheduled tire rotations ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/19 "2025-07-23T22:44:50Z")
When that happens it’s because they accepted too many walk-ins. It’s a problem, and as I stated, I dont use that free service, but if I was really strapped for cash, I might use it. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/christhetirewhisperer/32/34798_2.png) [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123/20 "2025-07-23T22:52:52Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > Buy 2 used tires. Or wheels. Use FB. What’s FB? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123.md?page=2)