rotwein
Member
I have 39,468 on my original Michilins. The tires are about down to the wear bars. Is this normal tire mileage? Would going to 205/65-15 tires be better than the 195 tires?
Tire wear
- Thread starter rotwein
- Start date
SoCalJames
Veteran Member
I think it is normal- actually pretty good. I wouldn't go to 205s. Perahps you could try Continental Contact CH95s. They're inexpensive, quiet, good water siping and look "German" too!
ruking
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2003
- Location
- San Jose area, CA
- TDI
- 2003 VW Jetta, 5 M, Reflex Silver: 09 Jetta, 6 Sp DSG, Candy White: 12 VW Touareg, 8 Sp A/T, Flint Gray
Yes, it is pretty normal 32,000-40,000 miles, some have gotten a deviation to 95,000 miles. If you are planning on staying with OEM tires, a curious thing is the GY LS-H's (71.) and M MxvX4's (108) do not have mileage warranties, while the Continental's CH95?(55) have a 60,000 mile warranty. So if I stay with one of the oems, the Continental's make a lot of economic sense.
I have the GY LS-H's . For as much as they are bad mouthed, they have 47,000 miles and are sitting at 6.5- almost 7.5/32 ins remaining. So for the sake of discussion say 7/32 is remaining. Given a wear range of 13,000- 15,000 miles per 1/32 in, the projection is 104,000 to 120,000 miles. This tire starts at 10/32in and 2/32in is legally bald. Frankly, I'd be thrill to get between 85,000-100,000 miles. I do a 5 tire rotation each 10k and run 36-38 psi fronts and 34-36 psi rears. so far I have taken one nail that was removed and patched and is still part of the rotation.
I have a top 10 list of tires that I am considering, so if interested I can post.
I have the GY LS-H's . For as much as they are bad mouthed, they have 47,000 miles and are sitting at 6.5- almost 7.5/32 ins remaining. So for the sake of discussion say 7/32 is remaining. Given a wear range of 13,000- 15,000 miles per 1/32 in, the projection is 104,000 to 120,000 miles. This tire starts at 10/32in and 2/32in is legally bald. Frankly, I'd be thrill to get between 85,000-100,000 miles. I do a 5 tire rotation each 10k and run 36-38 psi fronts and 34-36 psi rears. so far I have taken one nail that was removed and patched and is still part of the rotation.
I have a top 10 list of tires that I am considering, so if interested I can post.
eyetdiman
Veteran Member
I'm a long way from needing tires, (10K on Michilins which I have always considered to be the best,) but would like to see your tire list.
Thanks.
Thanks.
ruking
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2003
- Location
- San Jose area, CA
- TDI
- 2003 VW Jetta, 5 M, Reflex Silver: 09 Jetta, 6 Sp DSG, Candy White: 12 VW Touareg, 8 Sp A/T, Flint Gray
Yes, actually so am I!
That is probably why there are so many on the list. (too much time to do research)
Three T rated tires seem to be real good:
1. Goodyear Triple tread
2. Goodyear Comfort Tread
3. Bridgestone Turanza LST
H rated tires: (no particular order)
1. BF Goodrich Traction TA/H
2. Falken Ziex 512
3. Bridgestone Potenza RE 950
4. Yokohama Avid H4S
5. Toyo TPT
6. Kumho HP4-716
7. Goodyear GT/HR
Rating wise, the oem Continental Contact CH95(55.) seems to have very close ratings to the Michelin MXV4p(108.) at almost half the price.
Three T rated tires seem to be real good:
1. Goodyear Triple tread
2. Goodyear Comfort Tread
3. Bridgestone Turanza LST
H rated tires: (no particular order)
1. BF Goodrich Traction TA/H
2. Falken Ziex 512
3. Bridgestone Potenza RE 950
4. Yokohama Avid H4S
5. Toyo TPT
6. Kumho HP4-716
7. Goodyear GT/HR
Rating wise, the oem Continental Contact CH95(55.) seems to have very close ratings to the Michelin MXV4p(108.) at almost half the price.