New Tires Already?
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New Tires Already?
I took my car into the dealership for a FREE brake inspection. My car is an 08 tC and has 20K miles on it. I have only had the car a year, and it seems way to soon for them to be replaced. They arent bald or anything. He said something about the tires not lasting long because they are Z rated which is understandable compared to all season or winter tires. So I guess my question is has anyone here had this experience or had the suggestion to replace the tires after a year of use and 20k miles? Or does it appear that this guy is trying to rip me off? I am going to get a second opinion from a buddy of mine, but just wanted to check with the people here first. Oh, and these are the factory Yokohama tires that came with the car in case that matters.
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I got 17k out of my 05 Yoko's. So far I only have about 4k on my Turanza's, I'm expecting them to last me for a good 3 years, since they're my transition wheels. I only use them when it's too cold for my 18's and not cold enough for my snow tires.
Just look for some all-season tires with a good treadware rating if you want something to last a bit longer.
Just look for some all-season tires with a good treadware rating if you want something to last a bit longer.
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
I got 17k out of my 05 Yoko's. So far I only have about 4k on my Turanza's, I'm expecting them to last me for a good 3 years, since they're my transition wheels. I only use them when it's too cold for my 18's and not cold enough for my snow tires.
Just look for some all-season tires with a good treadware rating if you want something to last a bit longer.
Just look for some all-season tires with a good treadware rating if you want something to last a bit longer.
Yeah, ill definately do that. Thanks.
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Re: New Tires Already?
Originally Posted by nforce4
They arent bald or anything. ...does it appear that this guy is trying to rip me off?
#8
Re: New Tires Already?
Originally Posted by nodsetse
Originally Posted by nforce4
They arent bald or anything. ...does it appear that this guy is trying to rip me off?
#10
Yes, the stock Yokos suk bad, mine are completely bald, yet have less than 14k miles. I did push their handling for all they're worth, but still feel they should've lasted longer, especially since the performance is far less than many cheaper tires. So in a way I'm glad it's time for a new set, but I sure wouldn't spend the money to replace tires until the wear indicator bars are wearing down.
#13
Originally Posted by 10gxiong
what tires came with your car? my 2006 came with bridgestones and those lasted me for about 38k miles (almost 3 years).
Also I'll second the notion of doing some research and getting a high treadwear tire. I got Azenis' thinking I would enjoy the handling more, which I do, but I got 4k miles on them and their already at about 65-70% front and 80% rear. 200 tread wear rating I believe.
Get a tire that has decent handling yet good wear. Kumho Ecsta's I hear are pretty good.
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tire ratings are only good if ur within a brand not brand against brand. also yeah i got 17k frrom my bridgestone tur 400 2 but replaced them with the goodyear eagle gsd3.... best tire except for the bridgestone re01r... those are f'in amazing
#16
Yep even with rotation front to rear every 5000miles you wont get to much farther than 20000 on a set of z rated tires.My falken 512s have about 30000 on them and although they are still great in dry weather they are scarey in the rain.