V70: General - Tyres...done to death

Splodger · Oct 24th, 2019, 17:24

Not posted for a long time basically because the v70 as been faultless...

But, tyres replaced the rear 14months ago and the front 12 months ago with Goodyear efficient grip performance in 225 50 17. Done 14000 miles. The rears now need replacing with front not far off.

I'm no expert but shouldn't they have lasted longer?

And what do I replace with that's going to last?

Cheers
Jason

Peter86 · Oct 24th, 2019, 18:10

If there all wearing quickly it maybe worth getting the alignment checked on all 4 wheels. 14000 miles seems a bit low to me unless your racing round.

AndyV7o · Oct 24th, 2019, 23:42

The modern fuel-efficient tyres dont last long Im afraid.
Yes get alignment checked to eliminate that, but otherwise, you either;
Stump-up for Michelin
Buy Kumho/falken for half the price but get similar lifespan and performance
Put up n shut up
Buy Pirelli P1 ir P7 cinturato and go inbetween, getting longer life than most but cheaper than Michelin.

Sotosound · Oct 26th, 2019, 13:33

Surprised about the rears going so soon.

I'm used to the front tyres taking all of the wear with the rears hardly wearing at all.

Because of this, I've often tended to swap the tyres front to back at service time so as to even out the wear.

patstan · Oct 26th, 2019, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splodger

Not posted for a long time basically because the v70 as been faultless...

But, tyres replaced the rear 14months ago and the front 12 months ago with Goodyear efficient grip performance in 225 50 17. Done 14000 miles. The rears now need replacing with front not far off.

I'm no expert but shouldn't they have lasted longer?

And what do I replace with that's going to last?

Cheers
Jason

Check your suspension !!!

tommyweaves · Oct 26th, 2019, 16:14

I'd like to see pictures!

Depends at what tread depth you consider your tyres spent, and whether they've worn evenly.

I'd expect 15k to 20k on fronts, and 35k on rears.

If your rears are wearing as fast or faster than your fronts, and the wear is even across the tread, then I'd suggest that's most unusual.

MCFastybloke · Oct 26th, 2019, 19:30

had mine on the ramp today and measured the tread, 6mm all round remaining after 11700 miles, Nexen Nfera SU1, its got to be alingment or driving style, or both

Tannaton · Oct 26th, 2019, 22:05

Had my V40 in for service last week, it has Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance all round, had a full set of 4 earlier in the year and have done 16k since, 6mm on the rears, 5.5mm on the fronts (according to the health check).

So yes they should have lasted longer...

Oct 24th, 2019, 17:24	#1
Splodger Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2019 18:35 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Leicester	Tyres...done to death Not posted for a long time basically because the v70 as been faultless... But, tyres replaced the rear 14months ago and the front 12 months ago with Goodyear efficient grip performance in 225 50 17. Done 14000 miles. The rears now need replacing with front not far off. I'm no expert but shouldn't they have lasted longer? And what do I replace with that's going to last? Cheers Jason __________________ V70 SE LUX 2011, 205hp, manual

Oct 24th, 2019, 18:10	#2
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	If there all wearing quickly it maybe worth getting the alignment checked on all 4 wheels. 14000 miles seems a bit low to me unless your racing round. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Oct 26th, 2019, 22:05	#8
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 16:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Had my V40 in for service last week, it has Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance all round, had a full set of 4 earlier in the year and have done 16k since, 6mm on the rears, 5.5mm on the fronts (according to the health check). So yes they should have lasted longer... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Oct 24th, 2019, 23:42	#3
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	The modern fuel-efficient tyres dont last long Im afraid. Yes get alignment checked to eliminate that, but otherwise, you either; Stump-up for Michelin Buy Kumho/falken for half the price but get similar lifespan and performance Put up n shut up Buy Pirelli P1 ir P7 cinturato and go inbetween, getting longer life than most but cheaper than Michelin.

Oct 26th, 2019, 13:33	#4
Sotosound Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:35 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Aylesbury	Surprised about the rears going so soon. I'm used to the front tyres taking all of the wear with the rears hardly wearing at all. Because of this, I've often tended to swap the tyres front to back at service time so as to even out the wear.

Oct 26th, 2019, 16:14	#6
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	I'd like to see pictures! Depends at what tread depth you consider your tyres spent, and whether they've worn evenly. I'd expect 15k to 20k on fronts, and 35k on rears. If your rears are wearing as fast or faster than your fronts, and the wear is even across the tread, then I'd suggest that's most unusual.

Oct 26th, 2019, 19:30	#7
MCFastybloke Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:53 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Dewsbury	had mine on the ramp today and measured the tread, 6mm all round remaining after 11700 miles, Nexen Nfera SU1, its got to be alingment or driving style, or both

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