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In Reply to: why the hell are rear tires wearing before fronts? posted by CalypsoRckt on August 05, 2001 at 17:55:38:
I now have Avon ZZ1 235/40/17, stock suspension. After 7,000 miles they look hardly worn.
I was told that 12k miles would be normal for 100% city running - stop start cycle wears the rears real fast. Also, worn rear top suspension mounts will kill tyres, as will incorrect allignment.
I'm now doing a lot more highway running which will partially explain the longer life of the Avons. You should get 20k miles at least from any set of any tyres though with a mixed city/highway routine
my 325 is eating the back tires MUCH faster than the front set.. I never really "burn rubber" and I can count on 1 hand how many times I have, and it's never really much. both tires are wearing about the same , all the way across.. does it have anything to do with negative Camber on the back wheels?? I have Continental sport contacts on it with
235/40/17 tires. I put them on in January and have driven approx 12,000 miles on them. The fronts have acceptable wear.
Overall I have never had complaints with the tires.. I know no Z rated tire is going to perform well in the rain, so I dont expect much from it there, but dam, does it come to putting on new tires every year?
thanks
Cam
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