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Offline Toon

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Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« on: 22 February 2011, 11:18 »
I just had 2 new rear tyres put on my Mark VI - Pirelli P Zeros - and the ones that came off were the original Dunlops from factory fit - 40,300 miles ago. WOW!!!!!!!!!

Mind you - the tread was down to 1mm on the inside (woops)  :embarassed:

Still 4mm in centre and outside though!

Interestingly, the fronts were replaced at 21,000 miles with GoodYears and they are wearing well.

Views on Dunlop v Goodyear v Pirelli?
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Offline Jimmy Filth

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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #1 on: 22 February 2011, 11:37 »
sounds like you've got a bit of a problem there with the uneven wear.
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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #2 on: 22 February 2011, 11:39 »
Yeah - they were originally on the front and Kwik Fit moved them to rear. Tracking was out (but fixed now)
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Offline R32UK

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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #3 on: 22 February 2011, 17:44 »
Sounds like a common problem to me... dunlops nearly always wear uneven and never wear out quickly enough
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Offline Saint Steve

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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #4 on: 23 February 2011, 11:14 »
Quote from: Jimmy Filth on 22 February 2011, 11:37
sounds like you've got a bit of a problem there with the uneven wear.

He hasnt, Dunlop tyres deform are known to wear unevenly.

Change tyre brands chap.I wouldnt ever contemplate any of these (Dunlop, Goodyear/Pirelli.)
 

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Offline Jimmy Filth

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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #5 on: 23 February 2011, 11:19 »
In that case, what are the best tyre brands out there?
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Offline Phil1980

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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #6 on: 23 February 2011, 11:50 »
Continental IMO. :smiley:  Uneven wear does seem to be a problem on the rears due to the suspension set up.
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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #7 on: 23 February 2011, 11:53 »
Quote from: Phil1980 on 23 February 2011, 11:50
Continental IMO. :smiley:  Uneven wear does seem to be a problem on the rears due to the suspension set up.

ps3's, goodyears, vreds seem to be the best
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Offline am1w

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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #8 on: 23 February 2011, 12:35 »
Four Best Summer tyres:

Michelin Pilot Super Sport (unfortunately not available in 225/40 R18 size)
*Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2* (just released and available in 225/40 R18 and 225/45 R17)
Continental ContiSport 5P (unfortunately not yet available in 225/40 R18 after a nearly 6 month wait!)
Pirelli P Zero (available in 225/40 R18)

Links that may help you make up your mind:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=182266.0
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Goodyear-Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-2-is-here.htm#
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Zeitung-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm#
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Zeitung-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm#
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/The-Michelin-Pilot-Super-Sport-has-arrived.htm#

(The best Winter Tyre is the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 which is W rated. BMW think so for their M3 and so do I for my GTI).
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Re: Tyre Wear - is this a record?
« Reply #9 on: 23 February 2011, 13:03 »
All about the Toyo T1Rs although no idea what they're like in MK6 sizes but in 15" form they're nice and grippy, great at shifting water and cheap!

Nick
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