One tire or two?

[konstantkev]

Hey guys, I need to replace a tire on my 2000 328i.

My car came with Michelin Harmony tires, and the original Continental tire on the spare. Unfortunately I bumped a curb and pinched one of my tires, and the tire shops around here cannot get another Michelin Harmony to replace the one I damaged.

I'm looking to get the tire from Tire Rack since the tires are available there, but should I get one tire or two? The Michelin Harmony tires on my car now have at least 9/32" tread left, and the Michelin Harmony tires new have 11/32" tread. Would just one tire work, or is that 1/8" difference in tire diameter going to matter?

[surfbum138]

If the difference in tread depth is that minimal it shouldnt be an issue at all... just put it on the rear. I have heard of Tire Rack "shaving" tires down to you specs. but im not sure if thay do that for all tires or even at all anymore.

[konstantkev]

Also, does anyone have experience with ordering tires from Tire Rack and getting them shipped to Canada? Just wondering about any problems with customs/duty charges.