Rapid tyre wear on New Tigra!

[Ken Walker]

Hi.
I have a 2004 Tigra 1.4 with Dunlop SP Sport tyres fitted. After 6500 miles
the tread wear is 3mm, ie. New tyre 7mm tread depth and current reading is
4mm. I have complained to Vauxhall motors that at this rate I will have to
replace the tyres at around 10,000 miles and that I feel this to be
unacceptable. I am trying to collect as much info on the subject of so
called 'Normal' tyre wear, that is not caused by incorrect tyre pressures or
steering/suspension mis-alignment, preferable on the new Tigra or any other
car using the same or similar type tyres. Would really appreciate any input
at all. Thanks. Ken Walker, Derby. UK.

 

[Ono Notuagain]

Hi Ken
Firstly seasons greetings.
You don't say how you drive the car!!?
I have known a complete set of 4 tyres on a BLMC Mini (YOU KNOW - THE PROPER
ONES (;<D) ) to be absolutely shot on a 200 mile road event.
I recently (about 2 years ago) had an issue with tyre wear on my Vectra and
found that by re tracking all 4 wheels the tyre wear improved tremendously.
BUT a lot still depends on how you drive.
Hope this helps a bit
Regards
Ono

 

[R. Murphy]

Around town cvareful driving I have never been able to make the front tyres
on a fwd drive car last more than 12 - 13k
I get abiut 40k now- caerfule driving for a motorway commute.
what you do does make a huge difference - and the Tigra is something that
perhaps you drive to enjoy a little more than my Astra/Cavalier?

 

[Phil Morris]

Around town cvareful driving I have never been able to make the front tyres
on a fwd drive car last more than 12 - 13k

Agreed. 52 Corsa Sxi required new tyres at 11,500 on normal town
driving.

 

[Mr Me]

What size rims are your wheel's, don't forget the smaller the rims, the
quicker the tyres wear out as they have to go around more times e.g. 14"
tyres will wear out quicker than 16" tyres.

Rich

 

[Ken Walker]

Hi everyone, Ken again.

Thanks for your replies. In answer to some questions.
"What type of driving does the car get?" - About 5 miles per day to work and
back, almost straight run. One trip to Lands End from Derby, hols. Steady
driver, no racey stuff, boring old fart that I am.

"What size rims?" - The tyre size is 185-60R15-84H, I guess that means 15"
rims.

Thanks again for ths interest.
Ken.