Crusoe Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Mine are on their way out, 9K (quite a bit of it motorway) miles and there is still 3mm or so left but the grip is going fast. I'll maybe get another thousand out of them and put a new set of fronts on.Hom many miles does everyone else get out of theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Still on my 1st set, 8k miles on these and crap loads of tread just no grip like yours. I just enjoy slideing so i'll wait till they've worn out style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted November 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Most tyres have a harder compound so that when they get near the limit the ware rate slows down. These just seem to loose 50% of their grip when they get to 3mm or so, had the traction light flashing at me this morning and the roads were only damp, will have to change them before it gets icy. Anyone have any comments on the SP8000 over the standard SP2000s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 When i put the 17s on, i scrubbed a set out in under 1000 miles! Soon had the camber and alignment checked which made driving more cost effective!Mine have lasted about 8000 miles and i think ive got about 2000 left. After going out in twistys the other night im getting me a set of dunlops next. Couldnt believe the grip they give in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted November 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 twisty's will be the new SP8000s, sound much better than the old ones that come as standard. Sounds like the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Had mine on for 16k - fronts need doing soon but everythings still ok - including regular motorway runs (everyday) - dont rag it that much though style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Std Dunlops lasted 14000 on the front and were bald. Std Dunlops lasted 14000 on the rear and were about half worn.My Yoko A539 fronts lasted 9000 but i would have got another `1000-2000` if the toe hadnt been 7degress out on the paseenger front! Still on original Yoka A539 rears after 11000 miles and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 I wore my original fronts down in 6k, then swapped and got 6k from the "back" ones.Then bought SP8k and done 6k and they not half worn yet. Outside shoulders holding up much betterWet braking is way way superior to the SP2k, as is grip. You can slide the car around on a greasy roundabout much better with the 8000s. Plus they hold on noticeably longer in the dry.I think SP8k are great and they are the same price as the SP2kWithout going to 195s, you ain't got a lot of choice anyway style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Hmmm i need new tyres as I flew off a round about in the wet today, 8000's for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 i get through a set of fronts in bout 6K! but then i drive like a bit of a knob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 just ordered 4 sp8000's - 75 squid each is this ok? what has everyone else paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Sounds competative compared to last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 hmm forgot that post cheers!so its not too bad at all. ... what about 205/50 r15 do they exist? are they cheaper and will they fit? cheersss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 They would fit if you can get them, change your speedo readings a bit though. Don't know if you get that size, have a look on mytyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Got my rear tyres replaced this morning (don't even mention the `un-earthly` time I had to get up on a sunday morning tho!)Paid £112. inclusive (inc. all balancing and all the other crap they charge u for) for 2 Yokohama A539's :thumbs: (that's for my 185/55/R14's)Had to have them replaced coz the rear `passenger-side` wheel had some shocking `un-even` wear for some reason so was kinda "illegal" Got about 3mm left on the fronts (I think!) and they're already on their 2nd set but the fool who worked there made some crack about me going back probably this side of Xmas for new fronts :0 "Eeeerrrr no" I felt like saying.....me is hoping Father Christmas is gonna leave me a nice set of 16" wheels style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted November 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 Sounds like you've reversed into too many kerbs if your rear tyre wear is uneven, should get the tracking checked. Didn't know they made lead shoes in a strapless sandle but they must do if you go through your tyres so fast haha, keep burning rubber Lyns style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreno510 Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 bloomin' £92 each is the cheapest i can get , and that includes playing them off against each other robbing lovely persons :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 £78 fitted here, across 4 tyres that's £56.Almost enough petrol money to travel 600 miles each way to Watford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 How often do you change your tyres?Bloody sooner than I thought, the cars outside my window @ work and the n/s/r tyres flat! that rivet iv had for the last 5000 miles looks like its finaly killed my tyre. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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