Expected treadlife on stock 18" Potenzas?
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Seeing as everyone with the OEM 18" Potenza's has had issues with pre mature wear, has anyone looked into the possibility of a treadlife warranty on this tire? 15k miles on a tire is terrible and I can't imagine that Infiniti or Bridgestone meant for this to happen...
then again they do get extra revenue from our having to buy new rubber every 10-15k.
Any thoughts??
then again they do get extra revenue from our having to buy new rubber every 10-15k. Any thoughts??
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Originally Posted by Ripple
Seeing as everyone with the OEM 18" Potenza's has had issues with pre mature wear, has anyone looked into the possibility of a treadlife warranty on this tire? 15k miles on a tire is terrible and I can't imagine that Infiniti or Bridgestone meant for this to happen... then again they do get extra revenue from our having to buy new rubber every 10-15k.
Any thoughts??
then again they do get extra revenue from our having to buy new rubber every 10-15k. Any thoughts??
I don't think it's premature wear at all, I think the wear rating on this tire is very low for a reason. It's by design and typically means it was design to provide good performance. You can't have both.
The oem Potenzas' wear rating is 140!!! that sux for wear but great for performance. Although not a true comparison (should never compare different brands), the HydroEdge (very good tire btw) from Michellin has a wear rating of 800!! Michellin will warrantee that tire for up to 90,000 miles.
i got 18k out of mine and now im on 300 treadwear DRAG RADIAL's, almost serious, they would NOT break loose at the track, i launched from about 4500, nothing... see below
KDW2 FTMFW
KDW2 FTMFW
Originally Posted by Lemodular
I don't think it's premature wear at all, I think the wear rating on this tire is very low for a reason. It's by design and typically means it was design to provide good performance. You can't have both.
The oem Potenzas' wear rating is 140!!! that sux for wear but great for performance. Although not a true comparison (should never compare different brands), the HydroEdge (very good tire btw) from Michellin has a wear rating of 800!! Michellin will warrantee that tire for up to 90,000 miles.
The oem Potenzas' wear rating is 140!!! that sux for wear but great for performance. Although not a true comparison (should never compare different brands), the HydroEdge (very good tire btw) from Michellin has a wear rating of 800!! Michellin will warrantee that tire for up to 90,000 miles.
but you get the best of both worlds, and the best rain traction of any AA traction tire out there. (once again, proven) and they are not TOO expensive, i got mine on and balanced and warranted for $1164.
Originally Posted by Ripple
Seeing as everyone with the OEM 18" Potenza's has had issues with pre mature wear, has anyone looked into the possibility of a treadlife warranty on this tire? 15k miles on a tire is terrible and I can't imagine that Infiniti or Bridgestone meant for this to happen... then again they do get extra revenue from our having to buy new rubber every 10-15k.
Any thoughts??
then again they do get extra revenue from our having to buy new rubber every 10-15k. Any thoughts??
Originally Posted by blnewt
I've just turned 15k on our 07 w/ 18" sport wheels, the Infinity dealer just changed the oil and on the printout it listed tread depth at 5/32". The tires still look pretty good, I'm thinking I've got about 1/2 the useable tread left. Is it unrealistic to think these Summer tires can get 30k treadlife?
BTW, our dealer says Infinity doesn't let their dealers rotate the staggered sport rims, even though they CAN be swapped side to side. Seems like this would help squeeze a few more miles out of 'em. Anyone else have their dealer say they can't rotate these (side to side).
BTW, our dealer says Infinity doesn't let their dealers rotate the staggered sport rims, even though they CAN be swapped side to side. Seems like this would help squeeze a few more miles out of 'em. Anyone else have their dealer say they can't rotate these (side to side).
4/32" is what tirerack recommends for new tires. Realistically, 2/32" is safe as long as it's dry outside.
Originally Posted by befree112
I have 22.8k on my 07 w/18" sport wheels already with 5/32" left on the thread. It does look like I can get to 30k with those summer tires.
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I'm about to hit 15K and I hydroplane all over the place...anyone know the most affordable sport tires to get? I'm contemplating getting either some new tires soon, or using most of that money toward a new set of rims...probably TiS 07s.
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Originally Posted by airhoppz
I'm about to hit 15K and I hydroplane all over the place...anyone know the most affordable sport tires to get? I'm contemplating getting either some new tires soon, or using most of that money toward a new set of rims...probably TiS 07s.
You might consider the Nankang. Looks like a bargain for a summer tire
About $330 ($82each) for the 225/45/18~245/45/18 set
http://www.tires-easy.com/start.html
They seem to be well reviewed too
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