FabSwingers.com forum: Tyre Milage

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

On a set of so called premium tyres on a small hatchback I have only got 15k miles on the front tyres. Is that what you would expect ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No , how do you drive ? Is the tracking out ? Could be a few reasons

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"On a set of so called premium tyres on a small hatchback I have only got 15k miles on the front tyres. Is that what you would expect ?

Is it your driving style?

I do know that tyres on new cars are a harder compound than replacements. Due to tyre companies not making money in supplying car companies and that if say you had Goodyear on your new car and they lasted a long time you would choose the same brand when needed changing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On a set of so called premium tyres on a small hatchback I have only got 15k miles on the front tyres. Is that what you would expect ?

"so called" premium? What brand?

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

"On a set of so called premium tyres on a small hatchback I have only got 15k miles on the front tyres. Is that what you would expect ?

"so called" premium? What brand?"

I never tyre of your sexy chat.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Bridgestone

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I never tyre of your sexy chat."

Quality

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By *ux19Man
over a year ago

Essex

Depends on said hatchback, IMO, great mileage for sporty hatchback.

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By *ooneyCouple
over a year ago

Chester

Tyre pressure.

Tracking.

Driving style.

Rubber compound (premium tyres)

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Driven fast but without harsh acceleration or braking..

About right on the milage then.. Thinking of Yokohama's or Good Year Excellence next..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The pair of Continentals on the front corners of my van seem to only last about 12k! And they aren't cheap either

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Had continentals years ago and lasted ages.. not now

Are they building in obsolescence?

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

"Driven fast but without harsh acceleration or braking..

About right on the milage then.. Thinking of Yokohama's or Good Year Excellence next.."

But what about the corners?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Just average speed really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There will always be a compromise between grip and longevity. Personally, I'd always go for grip

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

But 15 k not bad ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On a set of so called premium tyres on a small hatchback I have only got 15k miles on the front tyres. Is that what you would expect ?

"so called" premium? What brand?

I never tyre of your sexy chat."

Tell him to get his service/mot done at a reputable garage and check that his suspension and other stuff is all good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alot of modern vehicles have traction control, more concerned with handling than tyre wear, trouble with traction control is we think we are a good driver when in fact we are rubbish as the car is constantly compensating.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Mileage on tyres will also depend to some extent on the routes driven. I used to get much better mileage on them when my daily route was on fairly straight roads/dual carriageways. Now I'm going along windy roads & small villages mostly, and there is definately a difference. Presumably the effects of slower speeds & more steering

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Also front or rear wheel drive?

Powerful engine?

If you're putting a lot of power through the front wheels that are also steering, they're going to wear out much quicker

15k isn't so bad if there's a power and front wheel drive combo

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

Depends how heavy your right foot is.

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