Unless the tread wear rating on your tires is extremely low, you should definitely get more than 5K miles on a set.
Opinions on tires
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Burning Brakes
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Opinions on tires
Hello,
Opinions on tires 335 30 18. I want good handling, but would like to get some mileage. Seems like I am only getting 5K miles on tires.
Nitto NT555R-UTQG: 100AA $331.00
BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW- UTQG : 300AAA $357.00
BF Goodrich G-Force Rival-UTQG: 200 AAA $370.00
any opinions based on experience are appreciated.
Opinions on tires 335 30 18. I want good handling, but would like to get some mileage. Seems like I am only getting 5K miles on tires.
Nitto NT555R-UTQG: 100AA $331.00
BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW- UTQG : 300AAA $357.00
BF Goodrich G-Force Rival-UTQG: 200 AAA $370.00
any opinions based on experience are appreciated.
Burning Brakes
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Hello,
Opinions on tires 335 30 18. I want good handling, but would like to get some mileage. Seems like I am only getting 5K miles on tires.
Nitto NT555R-UTQG: 100AA $331.00
BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW- UTQG : 300AAA $357.00
BF Goodrich G-Force Rival-UTQG: 200 AAA $370.00
any opinions based on experience are appreciated.
Opinions on tires 335 30 18. I want good handling, but would like to get some mileage. Seems like I am only getting 5K miles on tires.
Nitto NT555R-UTQG: 100AA $331.00
BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW- UTQG : 300AAA $357.00
BF Goodrich G-Force Rival-UTQG: 200 AAA $370.00
any opinions based on experience are appreciated.
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If you're only getting 5000 miles out of a set of tires I don't think the tires are the problem. Talk to your right foot.
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I agree with others... 5000 miles on a set of tires is low.
I got 10K miles on my stock Z06 good year SC's.
I got 15K miles on my Continental ContiSport 3's
I have 5K miles on my Brindgestone RE-11's and they are only down a couple 32nd's.
Toque
I got 10K miles on my stock Z06 good year SC's.
I got 15K miles on my Continental ContiSport 3's
I have 5K miles on my Brindgestone RE-11's and they are only down a couple 32nd's.
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I got 40,000 miles out of my first set of GY run flats and still had 2 /32 all the way around before replacing them. 20,000 miles on my second set of run flats with 7/32 left before switching to non run flats. Having too much air in a tire after it heats up to operating temp can be the biggest reason for short tire life. Couple high pressure, ( some kids like to add pressure to the tires so they can break the tires free in two or three gears. Couple high pressure with a heavy foot and tires wear very quickly.
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I got 40,000 miles out of my first set of GY run flats and still had 2 /32 all the way around before replacing them. 20,000 miles on my second set of run flats with 7/32 left before switching to non run flats. Having too much air in a tire after it heats up to operating temp can be the biggest reason for short tire life. Couple high pressure, ( some kids like to add pressure to the tires so they can break the tires free in two or three gears. Couple high pressure with a heavy foot and tires wear very quickly.
I did not get but ~15,000 miles out of the rear GY run-flats.
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Interesting observation. My family says I act like a child so it figures that I run extra air in my tires. I have always found that the increased pressure makes the vehicle more responsive. Whether it is the mini-van, the Altima, the Maxima, or the 'Vette I have found that to be the case.
I did not get but ~15,000 miles out of the rear GY run-flats.
I did not get but ~15,000 miles out of the rear GY run-flats.
And like I said " kids " put more air pressure in their tires so the frictional force can be diminishes so they can break the tires free. More responsive indeed. increasing the tire pressure reduces the foot print, making the center of the tread the focal point of road abrasion.
Properly maintained tire pressure is what gives you the best advantage for performance and longevity. That's why all pit crews monitor tire pressure through out races.
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I've had this tire for about 8,000 miles on the Corvette, stock 275/40/18 size. They hook pretty good and the tread pattern looks pretty cool IMO. Before that I had the same tire on my 99 Z28 and they lasted 46,000 miles. I beat the **** out of those tires, many aggressive turns and a few burnouts.
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Putting more air pressure in a tire and calling that more air pressure a means to make the car more responsive only goes to show the lack of knowledge about physics or transfer of energy or Automotive technology.
And like I said " kids " put more air pressure in their tires so the frictional force can be diminishes so they can break the tires free. More responsive indeed. increasing the tire pressure reduces the foot print, making the center of the tread the focal point of road abrasion.
Properly maintained tire pressure is what gives you the best advantage for performance and longevity. That's why all pit crews monitor tire pressure through out races.
And like I said " kids " put more air pressure in their tires so the frictional force can be diminishes so they can break the tires free. More responsive indeed. increasing the tire pressure reduces the foot print, making the center of the tread the focal point of road abrasion.
Properly maintained tire pressure is what gives you the best advantage for performance and longevity. That's why all pit crews monitor tire pressure through out races.
"....goes to show the lack of knowledge about physics or transfer of energy or Automotive technology...."
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I just today ordered a staggered set of hankook 17/18, they are on closeout for 447.00 that included s/h to my door, no tax as far as i can tell from the order statement. Ordered this A.M. will deliver tomorrow.
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What site? and is this for a pair of 335 30 18?
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