I have a dual motor (AWD) Model 3, busted one tire on a pothole. The rest are in good condition with plenty of tread depth.
I currently have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (all-season) tires but apparently these have been discontinued in the size I need (235/35 20). Everywhere online and every tire shop says to replace all four tires, but it seems like a waste and I can't tell if this is just a marketing ploy. The official Tesla website says to replace in matched pairs and move new ones to the back, but also says "When replacing tires, it is important to match the brand and model of the older tires." Since my current tires are discontinued, if I replace just a pair, I can't match the existing pair. In fact, the only available all-season tire that's not on backorder right now is a Hankook so it's an entirely different brand as well.
Normally I'd be inclined to just replace the matched pair as stated by Tesla, but the fact that I can't match the brand and model makes me nervous. Is it okay to have two different brand/model pairs of tires on front and back? Thanks for any advice/tips!
I currently have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (all-season) tires but apparently these have been discontinued in the size I need (235/35 20). Everywhere online and every tire shop says to replace all four tires, but it seems like a waste and I can't tell if this is just a marketing ploy. The official Tesla website says to replace in matched pairs and move new ones to the back, but also says "When replacing tires, it is important to match the brand and model of the older tires." Since my current tires are discontinued, if I replace just a pair, I can't match the existing pair. In fact, the only available all-season tire that's not on backorder right now is a Hankook so it's an entirely different brand as well.
Normally I'd be inclined to just replace the matched pair as stated by Tesla, but the fact that I can't match the brand and model makes me nervous. Is it okay to have two different brand/model pairs of tires on front and back? Thanks for any advice/tips!