Tires: Tire belt, inflation pressure, honda dealership


Question
I have Honda accord 2004 (now 61,000 miles only and all tires have been replaced at 32,000)and today a service advisor at Honda dealership told me that i have to replace all 4 tires on my auto because of tire belt. However, while driving I do not experience any problem with steering and tired are not weared off at all.
I am not sure what to do. Planning to take to another shop to get second opinion. Please advise. And if there is a problem, why do I have to change all 4 tires? whats the consequences of driving with shifted tire belt?
Thank you so much
Romi

Answer
Romi,

It is unclear why the Honda Dealer advise you to replace your tires.  I think the comment "shifted belt" ....well..... belts don't shift and the term is used to try to describe a lot of things including irregular wear - which is caused by misalignment and aggravated by insufficient tire rotation and insufficient inflation pressure.

But at 29,000 miles, you are approaching the point where the previous set was removed and perhaps wear IS an issue.

Another opinion is a good idea.