From Michelin to Bridgestone

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: nickf
I don't suppose the Daily Mail would be interested anyway unless they could link aqua planing to prostate cancer figures

Nick, I'm sure they'd be able too [] - however I think they're a bit busy on other matters until tomorrow

 

[azure111s]

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As far as wear goes, I used to get 10K from the rears and 20K from the fronts and agree with comments that different driving styles obviously create different wear rates.

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Just checked mileage on the old Michelins: fronts did 27k from new. First set of rears did 16k (wife driving 90% of time); second set of rears did 11k (me driving 99% of time). Financial advisor suggests wife drives more frequently than I []

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: azure111s



As far as wear goes, I used to get 10K from the rears and 20K from the fronts and agree with comments that different driving styles obviously create different wear rates.



Just checked mileage on the old Michelins: fronts did 27k from new. First set of rears did 16k (wife driving 90% of time); second set of rears did 11k (me driving 99% of time). Financial advisor suggests wife drives more frequently than I []

With respect to aquaplaning and mileage it also depends when you replace worn tyres. At the wear block depth of 1.6mm or the recommended 3mm?[8|]

 

[Lancerlot]

ORIGINAL: flat6
I am biased in that Michelin look the best[8D]

I think my Bridgestone look very nice. They're beautifully round and just the right shade of black to compliment my mood. []

Regards,

Clive.

 

[azure111s]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain

ORIGINAL: azure111s



As far as wear goes, I used to get 10K from the rears and 20K from the fronts and agree with comments that different driving styles obviously create different wear rates.



Just checked mileage on the old Michelins: fronts did 27k from new. First set of rears did 16k (wife driving 90% of time); second set of rears did 11k (me driving 99% of time). Financial advisor suggests wife drives more frequently than I []

With respect to aquaplaning and mileage it also depends when you replace worn tyres. At the wear block depth of 1.6mm or the recommended 3mm?[8|]

Alan - Rears were replaced around the same time on each occasion: about 1/2km before they were officially illegal [] Fronts could've done a bit more work but were below 3mm, I'm sure. Quite pleased that 2 sets of rears=one set of fronts - very convenient []

 

[ralphmusic]

But Clive, wouldn't you like one of these?

 

[Lancerlot]

Ooooh! I'd like 4 of them and I wouldn't then be worrying about treads, compounds, N ratings or wear rates. [8D]
I'd be the talk of our village!

Regards,

Clive.

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

ORIGINAL: flat6
I am biased in that Michelin look the best[8D]

I think my Bridgestone look very nice. They're beautifully round and just the right shade of black to compliment my mood. []

Regards,

Clive.

[]

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: azure111s



Alan - Rears were replaced around the same time on each occasion: about 1/2km before they were officially illegal [] Fronts could've done a bit more work but were below 3mm, I'm sure. Quite pleased that 2 sets of rears=one set of fronts - very convenient []

Is that half a kilometre or 1 to 2 thousand miles........[]

Either way I think running them down to the legal minimum is not a great idea.

 

[bobfair]

Has any one else noticed that tyres supplied new with the car always seem to last for more miles than the replacements you subsequently buy. A tyre fitter I was speaking to the other day said the original tyres always last longer and that is something he sees all the time. Could the tyres fitted by the manufacturer be of better quality or do we treat subsequent tyres more harshly?

 

[tscaptain]

I suspect the longer you have the car the harder you are on tyres, especially if bought new. Familiarity and all that......[]

 

[azure111s]

I agree!