What tires do you run and how long do they last?
10-07-2016, 07:39 PM
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Le Mans Master
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What tires do you run and how long do they last?
I plan on running the non-run flats, so I don't really care about run flats...just curious what kind of mileage you're getting...
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10-07-2016, 07:50 PM
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By your screen name I'm guessing that you are a grampi... maybe 50 years old.. I am a Grampit too but I'm 71 years old.
Tires are extremely subjective to the driver, the tire compound chosen ( not the manufacturer ) ability to use the correct tire pressure, what type of driving you actually do.
People here get anywhere from 8,000 miles to 50,000 miles, based on their particular parameters.
Anyone who will tell you that you can get a specific amount of tire life from a particular tire, is someone you should put on your ignore list because anything they say about anything, will not be in your best interest. Welcome to the forum
Bill aka ET
Tires are extremely subjective to the driver, the tire compound chosen ( not the manufacturer ) ability to use the correct tire pressure, what type of driving you actually do.
People here get anywhere from 8,000 miles to 50,000 miles, based on their particular parameters.
Anyone who will tell you that you can get a specific amount of tire life from a particular tire, is someone you should put on your ignore list because anything they say about anything, will not be in your best interest. Welcome to the forum
Bill aka ET
10-07-2016, 08:06 PM
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A thread on any opinion will get many different opinions, none right/ none wrong, that is one of the points of a forum. After the OP gets what he feels is the right amount of info he can judge for himself !!!
10-07-2016, 08:17 PM
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I have the Michelin Super Sports with about 15,000 on them and feel they still 50% left. I do mostly highway driving and fairly aggressive on x-way ramps. I do not do burnouts or ever take off the TC !!
10-07-2016, 08:33 PM
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So much depends on how you drive, how well the car is aligned/tires balanced, etc. I run the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs on my car and only have 4500 or so miles on them at this point. They still look new if that helps at all. One advantage of them, besides the good handling, smooth ride, and low noise, is that they only cost about $600-650 for a set of four and sometimes they have a nice rebate on them too.
10-07-2016, 08:39 PM
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Stating that XXX tire went 20K miles before needing replacement with occasional aggressive driving and no burnouts isn't really an opinion, it's an actual result. I would find this type of info very useful...
10-07-2016, 08:45 PM
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see you judged for yourself !! more info, Fronts 245/40/18 , rears 295/35/19
10-07-2016, 08:53 PM
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10-07-2016, 09:46 PM
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10-07-2016, 10:38 PM
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Not an opinion, but another question. Has anyone messed with the profile on their tires? I would guess with a higher profile the handling might suffer minimum amount and the ride might be a little softer. The main reason I am asking is I like the tire to fill the fender well as full as possible without causing any clearance problems. I reason for asking is because I have just made and agreement to purchase an 03 Coupe and although the tires look great, approximately 7000 miles on them. The tires are 11 years old. I don't really trust tires that old. Opinions? I'm leaning toward non run-flat and keeping a plug kit and compressor in the car. Again, opinions?
Last edited by BillD1956; 10-07-2016 at 10:40 PM. Reason: Thought if something else.
10-07-2016, 10:51 PM
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Not an opinion, but another question. Has anyone messed with the profile on their tires? I would guess with a higher profile the handling might suffer minimum amount and the ride might be a little softer. The main reason I am asking is I like the tire to fill the fender well as full as possible without causing any clearance problems. I reason for asking is because I have just made and agreement to purchase an 03 Coupe and although the tires look great, approximately 7000 miles on them. The tires are 11 years old. I don't really trust tires that old. Opinions? I'm leaning toward non run-flat and keeping a plug kit and compressor in the car. Again, opinions?
10-07-2016, 11:28 PM
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10-08-2016, 05:24 AM
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Melting Slicks
The tires I run are whatever I can find on sale at the time I need them
Ive ran the full spectrum of tires , from Chinese brands to the top brands like Pirelli, goodyears and Michelins and some mid grades in between.
Ive never noticed any difference in performance from any of them. ( I don't track or race my cars)
Tires here in Canada are about double the cost of what you guys pay in the states so that's just the way I do it, and will continue to do it
Ive ran the full spectrum of tires , from Chinese brands to the top brands like Pirelli, goodyears and Michelins and some mid grades in between.
Ive never noticed any difference in performance from any of them. ( I don't track or race my cars)
Tires here in Canada are about double the cost of what you guys pay in the states so that's just the way I do it, and will continue to do it
10-08-2016, 09:34 AM
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The problem why this topic is often exceptionally difficult to answer is not only due to tire compounds, driving habits of the driver, and tire maintenance, but I also believe it to being many individuals are not "ready" for when they have to deal with the wheel and tire layout a C5 has. Not only are you dealing with a staggered wheel/tire layout front to rear, but also many of the really good modern asymmetrical tire designs cannot even be flipped side to side. Basically it makes the act of actually rotating a tire near impossible to actually impossible as part of it's maintenance schedule.
This is why tire maintenance - at least what you can actually deal with - is incredible stressed if all you're dealing with is a daily driver. Maintain a proper wheel alignment and optimum tire pressures at all time. Those owners that do follow proper maintenance procedures can see in the neighborhood of nearing 50,000 miles, but don't be surprised if you get into the 20,000-30,000 mile life range on a set of tires. Not uncommon, but again it's virtually impossible to give any realistic figure.
I run non-run flats and keep an small portable compressor in one of the rear compartments. The fact of the matter is that a small leak can be remedied enough with a portable compressor that you can still get to service if you have a leak, and if you have sidewall damage a run flat wouldn't help you regardless.
This is why tire maintenance - at least what you can actually deal with - is incredible stressed if all you're dealing with is a daily driver. Maintain a proper wheel alignment and optimum tire pressures at all time. Those owners that do follow proper maintenance procedures can see in the neighborhood of nearing 50,000 miles, but don't be surprised if you get into the 20,000-30,000 mile life range on a set of tires. Not uncommon, but again it's virtually impossible to give any realistic figure.
I run non-run flats and keep an small portable compressor in one of the rear compartments. The fact of the matter is that a small leak can be remedied enough with a portable compressor that you can still get to service if you have a leak, and if you have sidewall damage a run flat wouldn't help you regardless.
10-08-2016, 10:33 AM
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The problem why this topic is often exceptionally difficult to answer is not only due to tire compounds, driving habits of the driver, and tire maintenance, but I also believe it to being many individuals are not "ready" for when they have to deal with the wheel and tire layout a C5 has. Not only are you dealing with a staggered wheel/tire layout front to rear, but also many of the really good modern asymmetrical tire designs cannot even be flipped side to side. Basically it makes the act of actually rotating a tire near impossible to actually impossible as part of it's maintenance schedule.
This is why tire maintenance - at least what you can actually deal with - is incredible stressed if all you're dealing with is a daily driver. Maintain a proper wheel alignment and optimum tire pressures at all time. Those owners that do follow proper maintenance procedures can see in the neighborhood of nearing 50,000 miles, but don't be surprised if you get into the 20,000-30,000 mile life range on a set of tires. Not uncommon, but again it's virtually impossible to give any realistic figure.
I run non-run flats and keep an small portable compressor in one of the rear compartments. The fact of the matter is that a small leak can be remedied enough with a portable compressor that you can still get to service if you have a leak, and if you have sidewall damage a run flat wouldn't help you regardless.
This is why tire maintenance - at least what you can actually deal with - is incredible stressed if all you're dealing with is a daily driver. Maintain a proper wheel alignment and optimum tire pressures at all time. Those owners that do follow proper maintenance procedures can see in the neighborhood of nearing 50,000 miles, but don't be surprised if you get into the 20,000-30,000 mile life range on a set of tires. Not uncommon, but again it's virtually impossible to give any realistic figure.
I run non-run flats and keep an small portable compressor in one of the rear compartments. The fact of the matter is that a small leak can be remedied enough with a portable compressor that you can still get to service if you have a leak, and if you have sidewall damage a run flat wouldn't help you regardless.
I had a lot of time in figuring what tire size and wheels and still having the correct 1/2 to 1 inch larger diameter size in the rear. Though this forum I got it figured out !!! (wheels sensors for AH and TC)
10-08-2016, 11:29 AM
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Le Mans Master
Just the facts, please.
Three years ago I bought a set of Bridgestone Potenzas RE760 summer tires. They now have 17,000 miles on them. Most of the time I drive sensibly and most of those miles are highway miles. The rear tires now have 6/32" tread left and the fronts have 7/32". I paid about $650 for them out the door. They are quiet and grip well and I will buy them again. I plan on getting new tires when they are 5 years old no matter how many miles they have.
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Three years ago I bought a set of Bridgestone Potenzas RE760 summer tires. They now have 17,000 miles on them. Most of the time I drive sensibly and most of those miles are highway miles. The rear tires now have 6/32" tread left and the fronts have 7/32". I paid about $650 for them out the door. They are quiet and grip well and I will buy them again. I plan on getting new tires when they are 5 years old no matter how many miles they have.
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10-08-2016, 03:16 PM
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Le Mans Master
By then they will be 5 years old and close to being worn out. Since I take road trips up to 3000 miles long I want good rubber on the car. Not worth it to me to try to get another year or so on the tires.
10-08-2016, 03:20 PM
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Le Mans Master
I have always run Michelins.
I get very good tread wear, but not everyone drives like I do. I rarely spin a tire, although I do hit it hard on occasion.
I get very good tread wear, but not everyone drives like I do. I rarely spin a tire, although I do hit it hard on occasion.
10-08-2016, 03:49 PM
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Melting Slicks
Had the OEM Goodyears. Swapped around 24k as while there was still legal tread, they had become noisier and pretty "greasy" on anything but bone dry roads. Had Firestones (made in Japan, so they were really Bridgestones) on next. Gripped well, much better in the wet and lasted about 40+k, mostly highway. Continued to grip well until they were illegal. Currently running Mich. Pilot A/S but in 18/19 C6 sizes/profiles. More grip than is sensible to use on the public road, holding up well so far - about 10-12k. Would absolutely buy these again.
Car is not tracked, but not babied. Driven all weathers. I have this rule, whenever I am out in it, weather permitting, I HAVE to have the pedal flat on the floor at some point (or points), otherwise, what's the point?
Car is not tracked, but not babied. Driven all weathers. I have this rule, whenever I am out in it, weather permitting, I HAVE to have the pedal flat on the floor at some point (or points), otherwise, what's the point?
Last edited by jackthelad; 10-08-2016 at 03:51 PM.