How are your tires holding up?
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How are your tires holding up?
I just passed 10,000 miles and have been getting my oil changed and tires rotated every 3,000 miles. When I got it done last week the mechanic showed me the wear on my right rear tire. It is already showing wear bars. Now while I do drive my car briskly, I don't go around burning rubber. The other three tires are not so bad, but I doubt they will get past 20,000 IF they get that far. I know that high-performance tires wear quicker, but I have gotten better mileage out of similar tires. I will not buy another set of these. Is anyone else out there experiencing fast tire wear? If so, what tires are you thinking of replacing these with? I am looking at the Goodrich g-force T/A KDW. Anyone got any experience with these tires?
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High performance tires aren't going to last that long anyway- and these tires are worse than some. I'm expecting I'll be buying new tires between 15k and 20k miles, at the very latest.
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I had to replace one tire because a broken tweezer managed to find its way into the side of my rear tire. Nobody had the tire, not even the dealer. I had to order them from the internet ($200 from www.tirerack.com).
When I received the tire, I compared the new tire to the old (~4.5k mikes) tire, and I could see the old tire had significant wear. I also do not burn my tires, and enjoy the occasional brisk driving .
The amount of wear and the difficulty/cost of this tire has made up my mind to replace these with another brand. Too soon to shop for tires now, but will be looking for different tires when needed.
When I received the tire, I compared the new tire to the old (~4.5k mikes) tire, and I could see the old tire had significant wear. I also do not burn my tires, and enjoy the occasional brisk driving .
The amount of wear and the difficulty/cost of this tire has made up my mind to replace these with another brand. Too soon to shop for tires now, but will be looking for different tires when needed.
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20k miles is about the maximum reasonable expectation of modern ultra high performance radial tires, irrespective of brand. Bear in mind also that the primary factor in tread life is driving style. Bottom line - the more apexes you strafe, the more often you can expect to replace tires.
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The RX8 also comes with RE040s. It is generally accepted that these tires suck in the tread life department. Go on tire rack and take a look at the ratings.
No one can figure out why manufactures (Mazda isn't the only one) keep giving out these crappy tires.
*Edit*
Here is a link to the tire rack page.
No one can figure out why manufactures (Mazda isn't the only one) keep giving out these crappy tires.
*Edit*
Here is a link to the tire rack page.
Last edited by cueball; 12-30-2003 at 12:00 PM.
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The RE040's are "trade-off" tires...by that I mean in order to make up for a softer sidewall (for a better ride) they use a very soft compound for good grip (and lousy treadlife some thing like 140). They came as the OEM tires on my S4 and I had them on for about 10K miles and the tread wear indicators started to show (the S4 is a rather heavy car with quattro). I swithed to S-03's (treadwear = 220)...they made a huge difference in steering feel (stiffer sidewalls) and the ride was not that much harsher. Also they looked a lot better since the actual tread width (contact area) was a half inch wider that the RE040's (go check out Bridgestones website if you don'e believe me).
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Re: How are your tires holding up?
Originally posted by Smoknjim
I am looking at the Goodrich g-force T/A KDW. Anyone got any experience with these tires?
I am looking at the Goodrich g-force T/A KDW. Anyone got any experience with these tires?
I've read only good reviews but do not know anyone that has them. If anyone has any personal experience with these tires, at least two of us here are interested in your feedback.
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I have S0-3 on my 993 Carrera. I really have liked them. I previously had Continentals that were loud and a pain.. Once i changed to SO-3, it was like a new, better handling car. Much quieter, and good in rain. On my 8 I only have 3500. miles, so too early to see problems.
On the 993 due to the engine in the back, you are lucky to get 10K on your rear tires. So from my perspective, SO-3 are a good tire.
On the 993 due to the engine in the back, you are lucky to get 10K on your rear tires. So from my perspective, SO-3 are a good tire.
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Originally posted by jonalan
I was actually looking at these myself (actually, the KDW-2).
I've read only good reviews but do not know anyone that has them. If anyone has any personal experience with these tires, at least two of us here are interested in your feedback.
I was actually looking at these myself (actually, the KDW-2).
I've read only good reviews but do not know anyone that has them. If anyone has any personal experience with these tires, at least two of us here are interested in your feedback.
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The thread originator may need an alignment done if only one of the 4 tires is showing unusual wear. If a rear toe setting is out of whack it can wear the tires very quickly.
When it's time I'll replace my RE 040's with a 245/40/18, which is within 0.15" of the OE tire height, and a full inch wider. The 225/40/18 is almost 1/2" shorter than the OE tires. More unsightly tire gap, you know.
Check it out; there are a lot of choices in 245/40/18.
When it's time I'll replace my RE 040's with a 245/40/18, which is within 0.15" of the OE tire height, and a full inch wider. The 225/40/18 is almost 1/2" shorter than the OE tires. More unsightly tire gap, you know.
Check it out; there are a lot of choices in 245/40/18.
Last edited by Ned M; 12-31-2003 at 01:17 AM.
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Originally posted by Ned M
The thread originator may need an alignment done if only one of the 4 tires is showing unusual wear. If a rear toe setting is out of whack it can wear the tires very quickly.
When it's time I'll replace my RE 040's with a 245/40/18, which is within 0.15" of the OE tire height, and a full inch wider. The 225/40/18 is almost 1/2" shorter than the OE tires. More unsightly tire gap, you know.
Check it out; there are a lot of choices in 245/40/18.
The thread originator may need an alignment done if only one of the 4 tires is showing unusual wear. If a rear toe setting is out of whack it can wear the tires very quickly.
When it's time I'll replace my RE 040's with a 245/40/18, which is within 0.15" of the OE tire height, and a full inch wider. The 225/40/18 is almost 1/2" shorter than the OE tires. More unsightly tire gap, you know.
Check it out; there are a lot of choices in 245/40/18.
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Originally posted by Ned M
A 245 series will fit on an 8" rim no prob, and won' t look stuffed on, either.
I have 245s on my 16x8" 3rd gen rims, which originally carried 225/50/16's.
A 245 series will fit on an 8" rim no prob, and won' t look stuffed on, either.
I have 245s on my 16x8" 3rd gen rims, which originally carried 225/50/16's.
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by the way does anyone have anything negative to say about going from 225s to 245s? Obviously the 245s will be slightly heavier and put more rubber on the road, so it'll be a little harder to get going...anything significant?
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Originally posted by h0rde
by the way does anyone have anything negative to say about going from 225s to 245s? Obviously the 245s will be slightly heavier and put more rubber on the road, so it'll be a little harder to get going...anything significant?
by the way does anyone have anything negative to say about going from 225s to 245s? Obviously the 245s will be slightly heavier and put more rubber on the road, so it'll be a little harder to get going...anything significant?
I wonder how your gas mileage would be affected by the 20mm wider and a bit heavier tires?
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hi h0rde,
I wonder how your gas mileage would be affected by the 20mm wider and a bit heavier tires?
regards,
rx8cited
hi h0rde,
I wonder how your gas mileage would be affected by the 20mm wider and a bit heavier tires?
regards,
rx8cited
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My 8 only has 600 miles on it but I'm already looking forward to the day I get to change tires I've never had to buy anything but passenger auto tires over the last 15 years so it sounds kind of fun buying high performance tires.
I think I paid almost $600 for tires and alignment the last time I changed tires on my Nissan Maxima.
I think I paid almost $600 for tires and alignment the last time I changed tires on my Nissan Maxima.
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I went to Continetal ContiExtreme Contact 245/40 18s (all-seasons), and have had no effect on gas mileage at all. So far, they've been much better tires all around than the RE040s, in my experience... but this is during cool/cold mostly wet (some dry) weather. The true test will come toward the end of Spring, but so far I'm anticipating good things. AND they have a treadwear rating of 400, and traction rating of AA.
my 2c.
my 2c.
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Originally posted by jdaled
I went to Continetal ContiExtreme Contact 245/40 18s (all-seasons), and have had no effect on gas mileage at all. So far, they've been much better tires all around than the RE040s, in my experience... but this is during cool/cold mostly wet (some dry) weather. The true test will come toward the end of Spring, but so far I'm anticipating good things. AND they have a treadwear rating of 400, and traction rating of AA.
my 2c.
I went to Continetal ContiExtreme Contact 245/40 18s (all-seasons), and have had no effect on gas mileage at all. So far, they've been much better tires all around than the RE040s, in my experience... but this is during cool/cold mostly wet (some dry) weather. The true test will come toward the end of Spring, but so far I'm anticipating good things. AND they have a treadwear rating of 400, and traction rating of AA.
my 2c.
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Originally posted by oosik
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Originally posted by zerobanger
I have 45 miles and my tires look like brand new.
check again......i think i see the wear bars already!!!
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Originally posted by zerobanger
I have 45 miles and my tires look like brand new.
check again......i think i see the wear bars already!!!
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