How long did your OE tyres last?

Maffu · 26-04-2006, 20:29

I've got a 55 plated Fabia vRS. I'm guessing we all got the same tyres. Just passed 10k and the fronts are looking like they've led an interesting life.

When did you have to change yours?

Grant · 26-04-2006, 20:51

I changed my standard wheels to VRS wheels with brand new Michelin tyres on.

They last just over 6k and were almost illegal when one got a big puncture and I replaced them.

I've got Marshalls on now and they have around 2/3s tread left and done about 6k also.

The Michelins seem very soft and wear quickly whereas the Marshalls wear harder and IMO handle better and are quiter.

Michelins ~£125
Marshalls ~£55
I know which I prefer.

J18VRS · 26-04-2006, 20:54

i have a 55 plate vrs on bridgestones done 7k miles and have a good 4/5 mil left on my tyres i suppose it all depends on how you drive

Grant · 26-04-2006, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by J18VRS

i have a 55 plate vrs on bridgestones done 7k miles and have a good 4/5 mil left on my tyres i suppose it all depends on how you drive

LoL, yes, I drive like a tool

I know a guy at work who has done 14k on his Ibiza TDI OE tyres and they still look new, he drives like my gran though.

thegavsters · 26-04-2006, 20:59

I have an 05 vrs. Came with continentals on it. I am just shy of 20k and at my service asked the dealer to swap the fronts for the backs. Reckon I can do another 10k easily before I need to replace them.

For those not that great at maths that will be 30k on original tyres by the time I get some new ones.

Maffu · 26-04-2006, 21:51

I did have a look at my rears this afternoon, and they're barely touched. I think the fronts still have some more stories to tell. I'll swap 'em over when the need arrises and reckon I can hit 20k easily without cause for concern.

shorty · 26-04-2006, 22:15

I got 30k out of my front Michelins and the rears still look pretty good at nearly 40k

ric04vrs · 26-04-2006, 22:20

changed front michs with 2.5-3mm left at 26.2k, 29k currently on rear michs

niallyp · 26-04-2006, 22:54

i had contis. they lasted 8k + 1 pothole. soft sidewalls total pap. could maybe have ,made 10k

toyo t1 r now £160 a pair. cheaper than the contis though

redbaron · 26-04-2006, 23:02

mine lasted about 7 days.

ric04vrs · 26-04-2006, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

mine lasted about 7 days.

how many miles covered in them 7 days ?

Wardy · 26-04-2006, 23:45

More like how many trackdays in 7 days I imagine?

Steve

Chris GB · 26-04-2006, 23:47

Have Conti Sport Contact II from new, run by me and learner drivers. Rotated tyres at 10K service, all equal wear at 20K service, Will probably be ready to circulate agian at 27-30K then all done by 35 I guess. The learners dont drive it too hard, emergency stops and lots of manouvering, but I compensate for that

Chris

vindaloo · 27-04-2006, 10:21

One dead one currently with a massive bulge in the sidewall.

Wear wise... 10800 miles and 4mm left on the fronts. So they would have been shot by 15-18K. Back are on 6-7mm still.

Running conti sport contact IIs on a 55 plate VRS.

Interesting to report Bracknell Tyre And Battery can do me a CSC II fitted for £71 all in!

J.

**TaviaRS** · 27-04-2006, 10:26

On the SDI - about 8k miles, with them rotated at 4k. The fronts were almost down to the canvas

On the 1.4 16v, about 11k, again with rotation at about 5k

I think I have the record though - nice set of 18" Uniroyal Rainsports, about 20 minutes before the tread fell off

Hiya Paul

ap0gee · 27-04-2006, 10:34

I switched my OE Primacies after 10k, and then got rid of the lot after 30k.

Having since learned that you should have your newest tyres on the back, I think I'll probably be getting rid of my fronts after about 20k, putting the backs on the front (the back tyres hardly seem to wear at all), and getting a new pair to put on the back. I'm using Proxes T1-Rs now, so I expect they'll wear a little faster than the OE Michelins, but at least I'll have some grip in the wet!

lee c · 27-04-2006, 16:08

55 plater

12 k and just roated front and back fronts have 4 backs have 7

cheers
Lee

hussein · 27-04-2006, 16:38

I rotated my Dunlops when I got my car at 11.5k, and they now still look like they have a good few months left at 30.5k

Not too bad. I'll get SP Sports again I think when I need them.

SteVRs · 27-04-2006, 17:00

Fronts dead at 21K (Contis). Getting replaced this weekend.

Backs like new.

neilwilliams · 27-04-2006, 21:24

I'm at 31k on the original michelins and the fronts will be replaced in about a month or so. The rears should see the year out.

I'm doing too much motorway driving!

26-04-2006, 20:29	#1
Maffu My car's dirty Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 283 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How long did your OE tyres last? I've got a 55 plated Fabia vRS. I'm guessing we all got the same tyres. Just passed 10k and the fronts are looking like they've led an interesting life. When did you have to change yours?

26-04-2006, 20:51	#2
Grant Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? I changed my standard wheels to VRS wheels with brand new Michelin tyres on. They last just over 6k and were almost illegal when one got a big puncture and I replaced them. I've got Marshalls on now and they have around 2/3s tread left and done about 6k also. The Michelins seem very soft and wear quickly whereas the Marshalls wear harder and IMO handle better and are quiter. Michelins ~£125 Marshalls ~£55 I know which I prefer. __________________ 51 plate Silver 1.9TDI PD100 Comfort Not that special - but it ain't broken! Last edited by Grant; 26-04-2006 at 20:52.

26-04-2006, 20:54	#3
J18VRS Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dewsbury, West Yorks Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? i have a 55 plate vrs on bridgestones done 7k miles and have a good 4/5 mil left on my tyres i suppose it all depends on how you drive

26-04-2006, 20:59	#5
thegavsters Monkey Butler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 1,399 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? I have an 05 vrs. Came with continentals on it. I am just shy of 20k and at my service asked the dealer to swap the fronts for the backs. Reckon I can do another 10k easily before I need to replace them. For those not that great at maths that will be 30k on original tyres by the time I get some new ones. __________________ Get your own Gamercard Sig.

26-04-2006, 21:51	#6
Maffu My car's dirty Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 283 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? I did have a look at my rears this afternoon, and they're barely touched. I think the fronts still have some more stories to tell. I'll swap 'em over when the need arrises and reckon I can hit 20k easily without cause for concern.

26-04-2006, 22:15	#7
shorty Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Durham Posts: 160 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? I got 30k out of my front Michelins and the rears still look pretty good at nearly 40k __________________ Paul Octy II Sport 2.0tdi Black Magic Fabia vrs - now gone

26-04-2006, 22:20	#8
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,045 Thanks: 28 Thanked 174 Times in 169 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? changed front michs with 2.5-3mm left at 26.2k, 29k currently on rear michs __________________ not so bored now

26-04-2006, 22:54	#9
niallyp Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sleaford, Lincs Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? i had contis. they lasted 8k + 1 pothole. soft sidewalls total pap. could maybe have ,made 10k toyo t1 r now £160 a pair. cheaper than the contis though

26-04-2006, 23:02	#10
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,263 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? mine lasted about 7 days. __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

26-04-2006, 23:45	#12
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,656 Thanks: 376 Thanked 262 Times in 251 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? More like how many trackdays in 7 days I imagine? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

26-04-2006, 23:47	#13
Chris GB Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East UK Posts: 2,511 Thanks: 16 Thanked 38 Times in 21 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? Have Conti Sport Contact II from new, run by me and learner drivers. Rotated tyres at 10K service, all equal wear at 20K service, Will probably be ready to circulate agian at 27-30K then all done by 35 I guess. The learners dont drive it too hard, emergency stops and lots of manouvering, but I compensate for that Chris __________________ Red Fabia vRS. Now without dual controls. Chilli Red / white Mini Cooper Diesel with dual controls. Silver 53 MR2. Mods: PPE 4>1 manifold \| PPE Mangnaflow high flow cat \| Blueflame catback exhaust \| Pikey inlet mod \| 3.0 Racing Chassis stiffening brace kit \| BC Racing fully adjustable coilovers Details here My MR2 Page

27-04-2006, 10:21	#14
vindaloo Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Bucks Posts: 1,130 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? One dead one currently with a massive bulge in the sidewall. Wear wise... 10800 miles and 4mm left on the fronts. So they would have been shot by 15-18K. Back are on 6-7mm still. Running conti sport contact IIs on a 55 plate VRS. Interesting to report Bracknell Tyre And Battery can do me a CSC II fitted for £71 all in! J. __________________ Slowly turning the planet sooty.

27-04-2006, 10:26	#15
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? On the SDI - about 8k miles, with them rotated at 4k. The fronts were almost down to the canvas On the 1.4 16v, about 11k, again with rotation at about 5k I think I have the record though - nice set of 18" Uniroyal Rainsports, about 20 minutes before the tread fell off Hiya Paul __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

27-04-2006, 10:34	#16
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,295 Thanks: 304 Thanked 305 Times in 263 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? I switched my OE Primacies after 10k, and then got rid of the lot after 30k. Having since learned that you should have your newest tyres on the back, I think I'll probably be getting rid of my fronts after about 20k, putting the backs on the front (the back tyres hardly seem to wear at all), and getting a new pair to put on the back. I'm using Proxes T1-Rs now, so I expect they'll wear a little faster than the OE Michelins, but at least I'll have some grip in the wet! __________________

27-04-2006, 16:08	#17
lee c Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? 55 plater 12 k and just roated front and back fronts have 4 backs have 7 cheers Lee __________________ I don't have a signature. It's all chip and pin now.

27-04-2006, 16:38	#18
hussein Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ZZ9PZA Posts: 201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? I rotated my Dunlops when I got my car at 11.5k, and they now still look like they have a good few months left at 30.5k Not too bad. I'll get SP Sports again I think when I need them. __________________ Hussein Jodiyawalla mightymouse dot net fabia tdi comfort, dark blue metallic. fabia mats, fancy bulbs, debadged, pd sound absorber, pd160 intake, stu's cruise control. nokia ck-7w bluetooth car kit, empeg mk2a 40gb mp3 player, jvc digifine 4x40w amp.

27-04-2006, 17:00	#19
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,063 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? Fronts dead at 21K (Contis). Getting replaced this weekend. Backs like new. __________________ Bike with engine coming soon...

27-04-2006, 21:24	#20
neilwilliams Techie Teacher Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 956 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How long did your OE tyres last? I'm at 31k on the original michelins and the fronts will be replaced in about a month or so. The rears should see the year out. I'm doing too much motorway driving! __________________ Neil Williams History: Fabia 1.4 8v, Fabia 1.4 16v, Fabia vRS Now driving a Golf Mk5 tdi Teachers click HERE for free resources.

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