Tread Wear Opinion

[kyhunter23]

I recently bought my 2020 Rebel and the tires were purchased on different dates: Two tires were purchased in 2022 with 14/16 tread left, One with 8/16 tread, and the last with 13/16. An employee at Discount Tire recommended I purchase 2 new tires and put them on the rear and rotate the 2 with 14/16 remaining to the front. I'd rather not drop $700+ for 2 new tires, if only replacing the 8/16 tread is an option. What are your honest opinions? I'm running Wrangler DuraTracs.

 

[Bt10]

Make sure the 8/16" is not on passenger rear.

I might be tempted to run the 13/16 pass rear and 8/16 driver rear, and swap sides as needed to burn up those 2, then replace 2. Rotate the fronts back then, they'll need it. This all assumes long term ownership. Obviously assumes no 4wd modes on dry pavement.

Discount's theory would be to run the lower 2 on the front and wear down the bigger 2 on the rear, only rotating sideways. I myself have not noticed if either front side wears more than the other, but if you see that, use it to your advantage.

Or burn off the 8/16 on the pass rear in a couple months, buy 2, and save the 13/16 for the spare.

 

[boogielander]

Put the 2 with 14/16 to the front, ditch the 8/16, buy two new for the rear, and put the 13/16 to spare so you have matching tread pattern for spare.
Running uneven treadwear can and will damage your diff.

 

[Darksteel165]

I'm a 3/32 guy myself.
8/16 has another 6 months or year left imo lol.
When the 8/16 runs down replace 2 in the rear and keep the others in the front.
It comes down to how you drive, where you drive, and what you drive on.