How much tread life for OEM tires?

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Old 09-11-2008, 06:27 PM
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How much tread life for OEM tires?

I was wondering how many miles you could possibly get from the OEM tires. I know its pretty much the driving conditions you are in but on average. can anyone give me a number? i have around 18K on my G. thanks
 
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Old 09-11-2008, 06:32 PM
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im at 21k and it seems like i can get to 30k...
 
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I had about 15K on my 17" Goodyears before I swapped them out for my 19" Falkens. Although they appear to have plenty of tread left, they are slick on cold roads and downright dangerous on wet roads.
Of course, I could slow down a little too.
 
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Old 09-11-2008, 07:56 PM
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I made it to 25K before I had to replace them. At that point the fronts could have gone more but the rears were definitely all used up.
 
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Just changed out my 18" Potenzas at 22k, they had 3/32nds left on the rears and 5/32nds on the fronts. I was down to the wear bars in the back so definately time to change 'em.
 
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My first set of Potenzas lasted 9.8k, the second set lasted 9.2k. The back tires still had some tread left, but the edges of both fronts were gone; guess I corner fast...

Still, I got a killer deal on the second set ($500), so no big deal. Am sincerely hoping the Eagles last longer tho.
 
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My first set also last me around 10K miles. Fronts were still good, but the rears were completely gone. hahaha

And I just happened to picked up my 20s back then... lol What a coincidence?
 
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I'm at 22k now, thinking I can go till 30k.
 
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Originally Posted by Briank212
I was wondering how many miles you could possibly get from the OEM tires. I know its pretty much the driving conditions you are in but on average. can anyone give me a number? i have around 18K on my G. thanks
As you can see, it can vary, as you noted, from driver to driver. I replaced my OEM rears around 12k, only because I went to the track a few times. I still have the OEM fronts. I currently just under 29k miles. However, I have since upgraded my wheels and tires. The OEM Potenza’s carry a lower tread rating of 140AA (which is a soft tire), when compared to ContiSports, Michelin, Good Years, etc. that range from 220 to 280+. The handling is fantastic, but the life expectancy is on the low end (again, depending on how you drive).
 
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Old 09-12-2008, 11:42 AM
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potenza re050A's or pilot sport ps2's....probably going with the michelins next time around
 
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Old 09-12-2008, 12:24 PM
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At 20K the Goodyears look like they have a couple of months' wear left in them - but I will definitely replace them in November. Unlike Aeson, I thought they were pretty good in wet conditions though I don't push the G very hard then. I am also looking at suggestions for good all season tires for moderately cold/wet weather for the X in the stock 17" rim size - or be convinced to upgrade to a larger rim size
 
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The Falken 912s get decent reviews for a performance All-season
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...%2FPerformance
 
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potenza re050A's or pilot sport ps2's....probably going with the michelins next time around
Yup yup... PS2s FTW!
 
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Yup yup... PS2s FTW!
I can't wait to get me some PS2's

oh btw, i just noticed all those zombies getting their heads kicked off....awesome!
 
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about 15K before going to eagle F1s
 


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