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How long should tyres last?

  • 18-09-2009 10:53pm
    #1
    PADDYPOKER
    Closed Accounts Posts: 422 ✭✭


    Got new tyres 2 1/2 years ago for a Hyundai people carrier (petrol).
    Just been told that 4 of them (spare okay) need to be changed, 2 immediately!
    I've done mainly town driving since I got them and total mileage on the new tyres is about 22k.
    Doesn't seem a lot of use?


Comments

  • #2
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    I got 25k from my last set only 14k on the set before. Surely you know by looking at them whether they are worn or not.


  • #3
    Chuck_Norris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,327 ✭✭✭Chuck_Norris


    It's a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" question. Alot of factors to take into consideration as to how long a set are gonna last. One of those being the quality of tyre you're putting on in the first place. What you're driving style is like would be another. Was the tracking alright another still. But I suppose on average, 25,000- 30,000 would be about right imo.


  • #4
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,016 ✭✭✭mad m


    Power steering is a factor as well...


  • #5
    Sleipnir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,513 ✭✭✭Sleipnir


    The more grip the tyre is designed to have, the higher the wear, and vice versa.


  • #6
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    If it makes you feel better you would be doing well to get 4k miles out of a set of motorcycle tyres. A good set will hit you to the tune of €300 Thats 2 tyres.


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  • #7
    Chuck_Norris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,327 ✭✭✭Chuck_Norris


    mad m wrote: »
    Power steering is a factor as well...


    Just curious, in what way is it a factor?


  • #8
    PADDYPOKER
    Closed Accounts Posts: 422 ✭✭PADDYPOKER


    Surely you know by looking at them whether they are worn or not.

    Not mine but the OH.


  • #9
    irisheddie85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭irisheddie85


    really depends on a lot of factors. i only ever got 10,000 miles out of tyres on my fiesta but they were the cheapest tyres available and i have a heavy right foot. A good set of bridgestones on my alfa with traction control lasted nearly 30,000 miles.


  • #10
    DamoRed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭DamoRed


    Regardless of the mileage, getting 2 1/2 years out of what was probably €300-400 is a small price to pay for what is the most vital replaceable part of your car.

    With power steering, a lot of people have a habit of turning the wheels while stationery. BAD idea! Wheels should only be turned while moving, however slowly. Otherwise, they're getting ground in one spot with no relief. It wears them down faster.


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