replacing one tyre after a puncture

[levon]

Hi All
I've just had a puncture and need a new tyre (not repairable).
The tyre has 2mm of wear (from 8mm new to 6mm now).
Question is can I just replace the single tyre or will that 2mm wear compared to the other side wind up the transmission and cause problems?
Should I change both tyres even though they are still fairly new?
Thanks
levon.

[g8dhe]

Wouldn't have thought that amount of wear would cause any significant problem, the diff will handle the tiny difference in rotation speed, so you won't get any windup of the viscous clutch assuming your AWD.

[levon]

Wouldn't have thought that amount of wear would cause any significant problem, the diff will handle the tiny difference in rotation speed, so you won't get any windup of the viscous clutch assuming your AWD.

Thanks, looking elsewhere online reports much the same, with 25% to 50% of wear being acceptable, so I shall save myself a few quid and stick with one new tyre.

Cheers.

[Bob]

Personaly I'd take the opportunity to look at the spare.

If it's a bit ratty or good few years old maybe think about a pair and use the 6mm one underneath.