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Tyre wear/usage
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Just thought I'd update this thread, with my latest tyre news.....
Driving to work this morning, and the tyre pressure sensor went off (front-left). I was only 500m from work, so when I parked up I had a look, and it was a little low. Thought it might have been a slow puncture, so left it. Went back out at lunch, and it was flat as a pancake!
I knew that both fronts were getting low anyway, so I've booked it in tomorrow to have both fronts changed. Not worth getting the flat 'repaired' due to the fact it's only got about 2.5mm left.
So, the 2 Pirelli's that are currently on the front (being replaced), have done a combination of 17k on the rear, and 6k on the front. The original fronts (Pirelli's) only managed 17k.
The current Bridgestones on the rear, will be put on the front. I'm expecting to get at least 15k out of them on the front, added to the 6k they've already done on the rear.
I'm going to try a 3rd tyre on the rear tomorrow, and I've opted for the Avon ZV5's which a local place are doing for £99/each (fully fitted). It was a toss-up between them and the Avon ZZ3's for £100/each. The ZZ3's are an excellent tyre, as I used them on the LCR for a while, but they're more of a performance tyre than the ZV5's, so will wear quicker. The ZV4's have some good reviews, and should give me a better wear-rate.
When I get the Bridgestones put on the front, I'll get the tread depth measured, and make a note of how much they've worn over 6k on the rear.
Driving to work this morning, and the tyre pressure sensor went off (front-left). I was only 500m from work, so when I parked up I had a look, and it was a little low. Thought it might have been a slow puncture, so left it. Went back out at lunch, and it was flat as a pancake!
I knew that both fronts were getting low anyway, so I've booked it in tomorrow to have both fronts changed. Not worth getting the flat 'repaired' due to the fact it's only got about 2.5mm left.
So, the 2 Pirelli's that are currently on the front (being replaced), have done a combination of 17k on the rear, and 6k on the front. The original fronts (Pirelli's) only managed 17k.
The current Bridgestones on the rear, will be put on the front. I'm expecting to get at least 15k out of them on the front, added to the 6k they've already done on the rear.
I'm going to try a 3rd tyre on the rear tomorrow, and I've opted for the Avon ZV5's which a local place are doing for £99/each (fully fitted). It was a toss-up between them and the Avon ZZ3's for £100/each. The ZZ3's are an excellent tyre, as I used them on the LCR for a while, but they're more of a performance tyre than the ZV5's, so will wear quicker. The ZV4's have some good reviews, and should give me a better wear-rate.
When I get the Bridgestones put on the front, I'll get the tread depth measured, and make a note of how much they've worn over 6k on the rear.
All done and fitted. £236 for 2 x Avon ZV5 225/40/18 92Y + 4-wheel laser alignment.
Not bad I suppose. Alignment wasn't too bad to be honest, only minor adjutments required to bring it in spec.
Forgot to get the tread depth measured on the Bridgestone, which were on the rear and are now on the front. Will try and do it over the weekend for reference.
Not bad I suppose. Alignment wasn't too bad to be honest, only minor adjutments required to bring it in spec.
Forgot to get the tread depth measured on the Bridgestone, which were on the rear and are now on the front. Will try and do it over the weekend for reference.
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