Tyres

[daveg]

Can anyone recommend a long lasting tyre brand? Is it worth paying double for a premium make? It seems to me that up till now whichever brand of tyre I have fitted they last around 2 years, 22000 kms......thanks.

[kazanddave]

I had Bridgestones on our CRV that lasted 20k miles. When I replaced all 4 of them, I bought some Linglong tyres from Costas. At the time people were giving bad reports about them saying that they do not grip very well.
23K miles later 2 of them are just about ready to be changed for an MOT, and they actually had noticeably better grip than the Bridgestones.
I am not sure if Costas still sells Linglongs anymore, if he does I will buy them as they are a lot cheaper than Bridgestones etc.
To make them last longer it is always better to swap them around every 4 or 5k.

[explodingaardvark]

Are there any rules that require that tyres be replaced after a period or time rather than on a wear/tread depth requirement?

[trevnhil]

I don't think there are rules about the age of tyres used. But a reputable can show you all the cracks in the side wall of an old tyre.

I too have used non premium brand tyres with no bad results. In fact they were quieter than the 'better' make ones.

Trev..

[galexinda]

Are there any rules that require that tyres be replaced after a period or time rather than on a wear/tread depth requirement?

There was a discussion about this, I think earlier this year. Very interested in this topic because new tyres were fitted when I bought the car 3 years ago, they all have a good tread and I can't afford to keep replacing them, particularly if they are legal apart from their age.

All I can say is that when my car went for its MOT in July I was told that I had to replace my tyres in 2017 because they would be 6 years old and this was irrespective of the fact that they may still meet the requirements regarding depth of tread etc. I think there is a number or code on each tyre that tells you either the date the tyre was produced or the date it expires. In January I am going to go round the recommended tyre fitters to get quotes for replacing all five tyres and will be looking for ones that expire in 2023!

[kazanddave]

Are there any rules that require that tyres be replaced after a period or time rather than on a wear/tread depth requirement?

I think 1.6mm minimum tread across the whole tyre, this includes the shoulders, those parts tend to wear quickly on the front with all the steering, braking etc. That's why its important to swap the tyres around, for even wear and increased tyre longevity.
People may find that if they do low mileage that the tyre walls will crack before the tread wears out.

[daveg]

Kazanddave,please confirm your mileage was in miles? As that is considerably more than what I am getting in kms....
Dunlop lasted for 23k kms, present cheaper tyres are needing replacement soon at 20k kms..., But they were half the price of the Dunlop's...

[lion]

I dont choose tyres by the number of miles I can get out of them, I choose them by the grip they are going to proceed.

Safety is my priority.

Last one I bought at Costas very Michelin ZX

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Across the board, Michelin offers nearly a perfect blend of grip, handling, low rolling resistance for good fuel economy, and long tread life. In many instances, tread wear is class-leading, and Michelin has tread wear warranties on all replacement tires, including winter and summer tires. (Most competitors do not.) However, Michelin tires can be pricey and that holds back a lot of potential buyers. It’s too bad because if you factor in the outstanding tread wear, the Michelins might be a bargain compared to other tires with a lower price.
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[kazanddave]

All my figures are in Miles
Its true that the better gripping tyres have a softer compound so dont last as long.
In the UK I always got Pirelli's, as grip is more important when its wet.
Over here as most days are dry, I opt for harder wearing tyres. I am not saying that is what anyone else should do, its just my choice.