2008 Hyundai Accent Changing to new tires

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT
42,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JLAM3
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I plan on changing my tires soon because 3 of my tires (drivers side front and back, and passengers side back) have 1/8" of tread left. The passenger side front tire has 1/4" of tread. Is it ok to just replace the 3 lowest tires, or is there any reason not to do so?

(New York state inspection has a minimum tread of 1/16")
Jul 1, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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HMAC300
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replace all of them you'll get a better price
Jul 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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JLAM3
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Thank you, is there any other reason besides price?
Jul 1, 2014 at 10:20 AM
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HMAC300
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the one tire may not have as good as traction and in wet weather could cause sever hydroplaning possibly losing control of car. especially if on back tires.
Jul 1, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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