How many KM did your last set of tyres last?

suman · 22nd February 2008, 16:24

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Originally Posted by gd1418

I do cross rotation with 4 tyres every 5K and with 5 tyres every 10K for even wear & tear.

I do as well, based on the recommended interval in the vehicle handbook but even then 65k is one hell of a lot. 51k is the max I've got

murugaveln · 22nd February 2008, 16:33

1999 M-800: stock JK cross ply tyres did 41.5k kms were still good when sold

gd1418 · 22nd February 2008, 23:01

Recently I was shown by my tyre dealer a set of 5 tyres - Bridgestone Dueler A/T tubeless having done about 800 kms. The specs of the tyre is - 31 X 10.5 X R15.

SuperView of the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo

If I get a good deal then might change the Scorpio's tyres early as well..

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

I do as well, based on the recommended interval in the vehicle handbook but even then 65k is one hell of a lot. 51k is the max I've got

abhijitvp · 24th February 2008, 22:07

Car: Santro Xing
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza GIII 175/60 R13 on alloys.
Lasted for 36K. Two of them were in good condiation and could have lasted for another 5K Kms but I replaced all of them.

vasudeva · 25th February 2008, 10:06

M800 (9/1995): replaced in 9/1997 at 43K. Sold at 75K
Zen (4/1999): replaced in 9/2003 at 48K. Sold at 54K
Corsa (10/2003): still going at 38K
Corolla (3/2007): still going at 20K

headers · 25th February 2008, 12:32

Well..My Accent CRDi eats tyres every 20K kms.. I drive fast, brake hard, corner hard. The OE bridgestones are useless above 120..and pray if you touch a patch of water!

The second set - Michelin XM1 energy [175/70 R 13] - excellent grip cornering all till about 40K kms - the same story thereafter. The tyres still have around 2-3 mm of sipes in them are ok to drive under 120 and in dry weather [Thanks to Chennai

]

This car of mine eats its tyres..Am thinking of changin my car anyways, so ntil then nursing the tyres.

BTW, its real fun to do 180 deg turns now that my tyres are wearing out.

@ishan or any tyre guru: Tell me a good brand to buy: loosing faith in Michelins

iraghava · 25th February 2008, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Well..My Accent CRDi eats tyres every 20K kms.. I drive fast, brake hard, corner hard.

This car of mine eats its tyres..Am thinking of changin my car anyways, so ntil then nursing the tyres.

That's interesting! Vikram, does this happen only with the fronts or the rears too?

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Originally Posted by headers

@ishan or any tyre guru: Tell me a good brand to buy: loosing faith in Michelins

Pehle decide what new car you want to buy, then we decide what you should try!

trrk · 25th February 2008, 13:08

Hi,

> That's interesting! Vikram, does this happen only with the fronts or the rears
> too?

It can't be generic. I had a Viva CRDi between Nov 04 and Nov 05. At 750kms, I replaced the original tubed tyres to Indian Goodyear GPS2 tubeless OEM size tryes. It had run 22121kms when it was sold.

Even the front tyres looked new with all that kms.

Pehle decide what new car you want to buy, then we decide what you should try![/quote]

vnabhi · 25th February 2008, 13:09

My stock Bridgestone radials that came with my WagonR are still going strong, despite munching 43500 kms. Had only 3 punctures so far, all of them after 41 K kms.

headers · 25th February 2008, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

That's interesting! Vikram, does this happen only with the fronts or the rears too?

Pehle decide what new car you want to buy, then we decide what you should try!

All 4 tyres..as i rotate them every 5K kms..

OT:
Am searching for a car thats fun in the 140 - 180 range and is DIESEL and under 10L. The skoda fabia sucks..am yet to check out the Getz CRDi,

The Tata Safari and the Mahindra Scorpio mhawk seem interesting too. But am a little concerned about trouble free performance and good accelaration and handling are very important as i spend close to 6 hours + per day in my car.

headers · 25th February 2008, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

It had run 22121kms when it was sold.

Even the front tyres looked new with all that kms.

The mileage is the problem..even my tyres look new especially after using my tyre spray

All 5 tyres evenly worn out and lookin new.

iraghava · 25th February 2008, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Am searching for a car thats fun in the 140 - 180 range and is DIESEL and under 10L. The skoda fabia sucks..am yet to check out the Getz CRDi,

The Tata Safari and the Mahindra Scorpio mhawk seem interesting too.

Even if they are boosted (Powerbox etc.) the Safari/Scorpio will not be cruising in the 140-180 kmph band. Atleast not on a regular basis. Plus high-speed handling is another issue. I would still suggest you look a Getz/Elantra/Verna. With the Pete's box it should only make them even more potent.

nitrous · 25th February 2008, 14:41

OT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by irags

I would still suggest you look a Getz/Elantra/Verna.

U're a Hyundai guy?

Verna is a BAD handler.Bad for a driving enthusiast.
Getz, I haven't driven but from the reviews and experiences, bad braking and softly sprung too.
Elantra is ok. But, stock availability?

nikkibike · 25th February 2008, 16:45

Swift ZXi - JK Vectras in 185/70/R14 size. Lasted for 42000+kms! Still it would've done another 5000kms! Amazing factor is that those tyres were complimenting decent handling even at 42000 kms!!!
Any single km after 35-38K is bonus for me as I do abuse the tyres very badly!
A big salute to JK Vectra!

trrk · 25th February 2008, 17:37

Hi,

> The mileage is the problem..even my tyres look new especially after using my > tyre spray

I did not mean in that way. I meant the tread part and relative to mileage. I just don't have any photos to show you, though!

22nd February 2008, 16:33	#92
murugaveln Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 22 Thanked: 5 Times	1999 M-800: stock JK cross ply tyres did 41.5k kms were still good when sold
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24th February 2008, 22:07	#94
abhijitvp BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 152 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	Car: Santro Xing Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza GIII 175/60 R13 on alloys. Lasted for 36K. Two of them were in good condiation and could have lasted for another 5K Kms but I replaced all of them.
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25th February 2008, 10:06	#95
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	M800 (9/1995): replaced in 9/1997 at 43K. Sold at 75K Zen (4/1999): replaced in 9/2003 at 48K. Sold at 54K Corsa (10/2003): still going at 38K Corolla (3/2007): still going at 20K
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25th February 2008, 12:32	#96
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	Well..My Accent CRDi eats tyres every 20K kms.. I drive fast, brake hard, corner hard. The OE bridgestones are useless above 120..and pray if you touch a patch of water! The second set - Michelin XM1 energy [175/70 R 13] - excellent grip cornering all till about 40K kms - the same story thereafter. The tyres still have around 2-3 mm of sipes in them are ok to drive under 120 and in dry weather [Thanks to Chennai ] This car of mine eats its tyres..Am thinking of changin my car anyways, so ntil then nursing the tyres. BTW, its real fun to do 180 deg turns now that my tyres are wearing out. @ishan or any tyre guru: Tell me a good brand to buy: loosing faith in Michelins
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25th February 2008, 13:08	#98
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi, > That's interesting! Vikram, does this happen only with the fronts or the rears > too? It can't be generic. I had a Viva CRDi between Nov 04 and Nov 05. At 750kms, I replaced the original tubed tyres to Indian Goodyear GPS2 tubeless OEM size tryes. It had run 22121kms when it was sold. Even the front tyres looked new with all that kms. Pehle decide what new car you want to buy, then we decide what you should try![/quote]
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25th February 2008, 13:09	#99
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	My stock Bridgestone radials that came with my WagonR are still going strong, despite munching 43500 kms. Had only 3 punctures so far, all of them after 41 K kms.
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25th February 2008, 16:45	#104
nikkibike BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: QoAS Posts: 526 Thanked: 4 Times	Swift ZXi - JK Vectras in 185/70/R14 size. Lasted for 42000+kms! Still it would've done another 5000kms! Amazing factor is that those tyres were complimenting decent handling even at 42000 kms!!! Any single km after 35-38K is bonus for me as I do abuse the tyres very badly! A big salute to JK Vectra!
	() Thanks

25th February 2008, 17:37	#105
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi, > The mileage is the problem..even my tyres look new especially after using my > tyre spray I did not mean in that way. I meant the tread part and relative to mileage. I just don't have any photos to show you, though!
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