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Offline Pinky 1959

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Tyre wear
« on: 30 March 2012, 21:00 »
What mileage are owners of the GTD getting with their tyres ?
Is the gtd sore on front tyres with it having a heavier engine .
Thanks

Offline Mr GTD

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Re: Tyre wear
« Reply #1 on: 30 March 2012, 22:03 »
Sorry cant comment really as I've only had mine for a few wks but I'm sure someone will be along soon :wink:
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Offline Cliff_944

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Re: Tyre wear
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2012, 08:08 »
Same with mine as it new too.   :smiley:  But I've heard read somewhere the ESP and Limited Slip means the back gets used....
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Offline ajmoir36

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Re: Tyre wear
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2012, 08:19 »
Bridgestone RE050A fitted from brand new fronts lasted 27,300 miles.   Rears on 5mm now with 35,000 miles on the clock and the new Micheln PS3's are on 5mm (they only started with 7mm estimated life span around 18,000 miles).
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Offline Pinky 1959

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Re: Tyre wear
« Reply #4 on: 31 March 2012, 20:57 »
Thanks my neighbour reckons about 10/15000 so it should be ok , Wife got 28000 from astra sri low profile so she will be happy but will want a gtd now ! !

Offline Snoopy

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Re: Tyre wear
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2012, 23:33 »
It all depends on how and were you drive it, make of turret etc etc. Too many variables imo
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