How long have your sport tires lasted?

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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Do you have the front and rear camber kit? Even with a kit the tires still wear on the inside? Are all (4) balding on the inside?
I only have the rear SPC camber arms.(need to update my sig) Stock front arms with the -1.6/-1.7 front camber and still got 29k. I'm still driving on them but will replace in the next few weeks.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bertmauricio
I only have the rear SPC camber arms.(need to update my sig) Stock front arms with the -1.6/-1.7 front camber and still got 29k. I'm still driving on them but will replace in the next few weeks.
Ooohhhh ok, I guess I can live with that mileage! Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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I had 3 sets of protenzas before I hit 30K. The streets around here suck and I got 8 nails in 6 months. I have Firestone Firehawks and they are big and bulky but have a tread warranty with the staggered and great wet/snow handling.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by pinkii
I had 3 sets of protenzas before I hit 30K. The streets around here suck and I got 8 nails in 6 months. I have Firestone Firehawks and they are big and bulky but have a tread warranty with the staggered and great wet/snow handling.
You have bad luck... like me... I started buying tires at Wheel Works simply because they don't try to rip me off now that they know I do my research, and they offer full warranty on the tires and alignment. So if I get a nail that can't be repaired, or hit a pothole and bruise the tire, they'll replace the tire and redo the alignment under the warranty. In fact, I can take my car in anytime I want and as long as I'm on the tires I purchased from them, they'll rotate, balance and do an alignment for free. Not sure if there's a Wheel Works near you, but I'm sure there are places that offer a very similar warranty and service.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I am still on my stock tires at 36k and have good tread still left. I am not sure but I think they are dunlops. Had the car about a year and most of the miles are highway.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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I am still on my stock tires at 36k and have good tread still left. I am not sure but I think they are dunlops. Had the car about a year and most of the miles are highway.
The x has all-seasons so you'll get about double the life of the Potanzas.

I got 20k on my Potenzas before they were done, and yes you can do a side-to-side rotation to give you a bit more life.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:39 AM
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I got about 17k from my stock set, before I had to replace the fronts.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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3rd summer for me but I run Blizzaks from November to April for the snow. I would say I have about 16,000 summer miles with around 50% left.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Im at about 18k with maybe 25% remaining. I'm looking to upgrade to G37 sports over the summer when I need to replace.

And I drive VERY spiritedly
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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I have an 08 G35xS, leased for 2 years. I've driven 1yr, 10k miles so far. Driving hasn't been too spirited...

Can these tires be rotated? How many more miles can I expect out of them? I'm debating whether I should buy new tires or not if I only have 1 yr and approximately 12k miles left on the lease...
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kpfury
I have an 08 G35xS, leased for 2 years. I've driven 1yr, 10k miles so far. Driving hasn't been too spirited...

Can these tires be rotated? How many more miles can I expect out of them? I'm debating whether I should buy new tires or not if I only have 1 yr and approximately 12k miles left on the lease...
Why would you buy new tires if you don't need them?

You're lucky though, you can rotate your wheels front to back, but you can't go side to side. So go ahead and do that if you're noticing uneven wear across the tires
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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I'm at 16K miles, stock susp (next week on Eibachs), and just the outside fronts are worn down, 2mm left. Those dang on/off ramps are the cause. The Eibachs should even things up. One of the key factors in getting good tread life is to keep your pressures up. I now run 38 front, 36 rear, cold. You will get much less tread roll and squirm. Ride is just a little more jiggly but liveable.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Mine are shot at 14k miles. I hear it is 15 on average, some complain they only get 10. Talking about Max Summer Performance. Get the touring models if you want better tread life, but not as fun to drive.
+1 I got 10k from the first set, 9k from the second set - and I drive fast, but it's cornering not burnouts.

Am now on Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus, so hopefully they'll last longer - but they do give up a little grip
 
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