Need some long life tyres for the Seat Ibiza SC 1.6TDI... any recommendations?

[Generic]

I need two new front tyres after 10K, which I was expecting as they're just the stock tyres that came with the car. I reckon I've got another 3-4K miles on the back tyres.

Can anyone recommend some decent long-life tyres? I'm not bothered about road noise, I just want long-life and preferably an MPG increase.

 

[erichuyn]

I think tyresize is handy, but Michelin makes the longest lasting tyres. At least most types they make last a little longer.

 

[nightflight]

I thought I was giving my car some grief! I've still got 5mm left on the front and 6mm on the rear (or did at the 10k service anyway)

 

[R22 JGB]

I can agree with Michelins they cost more but seem to last longer. Had them on my Passat. Had 2 new Pirellis fitted to the front couple of months ago. Instant understeer in the wet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BeezerDiesel]

Another vote for the michelins, depending on the type of Michelin of course. Some of their sporty ones wear out more quickly but most of their tyres last for ages.
I've had Michelins that I've had to change because the sidewall has got old rather then the fact the tread had worn out! That's how long they can last on the back.

 

[erichuyn]

One other thing about Michelins, I've had them on my company car and they lasted about 1 1/2 times longer than the Continental's I had before, BUT they were also 1 1/2 times more expensive.

PS. I'm comparing Michelin Exalto's to Continental SportContact 3's here in 225/40/18.

 

[R22 JGB]

Just been looking at the autoexpress tyre test

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/213177/tyre_test.html

Goodyear 1st with Vredestein a very close second!.. I have used Vredestein before and find they are a very good tyre at a reasonable cost.

 

[erichuyn]

Yes but you have to look at the 'In for a stretch' chapter
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/total_tyre_guide/213189/tyre_testing.html
Michelin takes the lead with almost no wear&tear.

 

[R22 JGB]

That is all well and good, but a puncture near the edge of the tyre certainly costs a lot when you need to replace the tyre long before it is worn out.

I agree, with no punctures, Michelin is the tyre to go for.
I'll be saving around 30% and will go for the Vredesteins

 

[erichuyn]

Well I do about 34K miles a year and in 3 years I have never had a puncture *knocking vigorously on wood*
I think that the puncture ratio is so low that you'd still save money with the longlifes, IF you can get the right price.
The Conti SportContact 3's I use now last fewer miles. But they are cheaper, don't suffer from uneven wear and have great wheel protection.
So even if it where a private car I wouldn't get the Michelin's. Also the price vs wear ratio is not sufficient for me. Once the price comes in they cost about the same as the Conti's.

But the topicstarter wanted to know which tyres last the longest and well Michelin are the ones

 

[craigmk6]

Try camskill for your tyres there cheap and have most brands

 

[Belmont Turbo]

just had two dunlop sp sports maxx fitted to mine got 13k from the factory fitted michelins but they were worn past the markers. the dunlops seem to grip better much better in the wet! and they have a decent rim protector and don't squeal as much will have to see how they last tho £325 for 2!! best last a while glad i don't pay for them company car