Kap

Greetings, all -- First the situation: My left front Jeep tire was scrapped yesterday due to a sidewall hole that can't be repaired.
All four tires are Goodyear Wrangler AT radials 235/75/R15 m+s with about a quarter of real tread still left on them. The tire slowly went flat 2.5 miles from paved road via a muddy, chuck-holed, rocky abandoned road that leads across a forest preserve to my cabin. Tough going, and I have to use 4L. That 4L is important because it locks front and rear differentials while providing low-end torque.
I put on the spare which is the same size 235/75/R15 with a very different tread. It is a Goodyear LT tire with load range C.and barely worn with deeper grooves than those on the more used ATs.
Now the questions: Can I buy one new Wrangler AT to run with the other three? Or do I have to buy two and replace both front tires on general principles? Or do I have to replace all four? Keep mind I use 4L a lot so locked differentails with different tire size depths could put a massive strain on the drive train not to mention create tire scuffing and cupping.
Your expertise and advice very much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Kap
(as below 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 225,000mi)

MrTodd

I would search for a used tire shop in and around your area to find a comparable tire to what you need to replace. Run with that used one until you need to buy all 4 new.

Todd

Kap

Makes sense, thanks