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Since: Jan 04, 2009
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:22 pm
Post subject: tire replacement
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I was recently in an accident with a 2006 Baja......one of the rear tires
was punctured through the sidewall.....insurance will pay for that
tire......should I replace more than just the one tire? at least the other
rear tire or should I replace them all?

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:09 pm
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Target wrote:
> I was recently in an accident with a 2006 Baja......one of the rear tires
> was punctured through the sidewall.....insurance will pay for that
> tire......should I replace more than just the one tire? at least the other
> rear tire or should I replace them all?
>
>

If the tires are half or more worn, you probably should replace all 4 or
have the new one shaved to the same circumference as the othher 3. You
can find Subaru info to show the insurance company recommending tire
circumference be within 1/4". Try searching this newsgroup. This issue
comes up regularly, often in connection with 'torque bind' problems.

Carl

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:23 am
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Try to pressure the insurance company into paying for all new tires.
Stress the fact this is an AWD vehicle and all the tires have to
match.
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Dano58

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:36 am
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On Jan 30, 8:23 am, johninky wrote:
> Try to pressure the insurance company into paying for all new tires.
> Stress the fact this is an AWD vehicle and all the tires have to
> match.

It probably says in your owner's manual that you SHOULD replace all 4
at once. If the insurance company won't do that, then you can probably
be safe replacing just 2 (the ones on the same axle). My Audi
recommends doing that at a minimum and it's a similar AWD system.

Dan D
'99 Impreza 2.5 RS (son's)
Central NJ USA
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spamTHISbrp

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:34 am
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On Jan 29, 9:22 pm, "Target"
wrote:
> I was recently in an accident with a 2006 Baja......one of the rear tires
> was punctured through the sidewall.....insurance will pay for that
> tire......should I replace more than just the one tire?  at least the other
> rear tire or should I replace them all?

If you do not follow the 'within 1/4 inch circumference'
reccomendation, and have no center differential (not sure about the
Baja's, I think they have the 1/4 inch restriction) it can lead to a
fairly expensive repair.

Tire Rack (www.tirerack.com) will shave tires for you prior to
shipping.


Dave
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