different front and rear tires for '05 Pilot? - Honda Pilot

lehi05pilot · 11-19-2010, 06:24 PM

I have an '05 Pilot with the VTM-4 AWD system. Blew out one rear tire that is not repairable and would like to know if I can replace just the two rear tires instead of buying 4 new ones. Would appreciate feedback.

cali510 · 11-21-2010, 09:12 PM

On AWD cars or trucks the dealer recommend changing all tires,but its your call if you want to the chance.I have only changed 2 at a time and havent had a problem.

samc · 11-21-2010, 09:47 PM

What cali510 said is correct but really, it's fine to change the one tire.

What you can do is goto a tire shop and try to find a used tire (same model) and chances are it might have close to the wear of your old 3 tires.

N_Jay · 11-22-2010, 08:50 AM

How worn are the old tires.

If they are very good, just replace the one.

If they are fairly good, replace a pair.
If you are picky you can run the new tires two PSI lower then the old set (keeping all tires above the minimum PSI)

If they are getting old, it is best to replace the set.

No matter what you do, stay up with rotating the tires.

mikemcm · 11-22-2010, 10:07 AM

Don't let them convince you to replace all four tires. You don't have to. It doesn't say anything about that in the owner's manual. The pilot is 99% front wheel drive.

11-19-2010, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
lehi05pilot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lehi Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	different front and rear tires for '05 Pilot? I have an '05 Pilot with the VTM-4 AWD system. Blew out one rear tire that is not repairable and would like to know if I can replace just the two rear tires instead of buying 4 new ones. Would appreciate feedback.

11-22-2010, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How worn are the old tires. If they are very good, just replace the one. If they are fairly good, replace a pair. If you are picky you can run the new tires two PSI lower then the old set (keeping all tires above the minimum PSI) If they are getting old, it is best to replace the set. No matter what you do, stay up with rotating the tires. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

11-22-2010, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikemcm Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Posts: 95 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't let them convince you to replace all four tires. You don't have to. It doesn't say anything about that in the owner's manual. The pilot is 99% front wheel drive. __________________ 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L Ottawa Ontario, Canada

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11-21-2010, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
cali510 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: hayward,california Posts: 90 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On AWD cars or trucks the dealer recommend changing all tires,but its your call if you want to the chance.I have only changed 2 at a time and havent had a problem.

11-21-2010, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What cali510 said is correct but really, it's fine to change the one tire. What you can do is goto a tire shop and try to find a used tire (same model) and chances are it might have close to the wear of your old 3 tires.

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