Amazing Tread life (saw my buddies 50k mile tires)

Potty_Pants · 07-30-2007, 08:03 AM

Hi guys,

i guess after having a few car with relatively low Treadwear life. I was suprised to see my buddies Honda Civic (im guessing around year around 2000). His tires looked like they were practically brandnew at 50,000 miles and appear that he could achieve another 40k miles on them. There was no sidewall cracking and they are the original tires . Tread life was stamped at 600. PBA these are ORIGINAL OEM tires

next up was my 06 hyundai 30k miles and look like they could handle another 20k or so. tread life was stamped at 300ish and the tires are already showing signs of sidewall cracking. PBA these are the original OEM tires.

next up is my 335i.. well you guys know its around 130 treadwear. just amazed a tire that costs around 50 bucks when compared to a $300 tire last quite a bit longer. I know i know... if i drove his car the tires would prob be squealling everwhere and the car would be sideways

. my buddy drives like a pussy , so im not suprised.

It's kinda funny when i talk to people about tire wear and they look shocked when i told them my G's tires were around 275 each and had to be replaced at 15k

... meanwhile when their tires wear out they are running to pep boys to buy the 4 tires for $25 special

any ideas why my 06 sonata would have cracks in the sidewalls and his 2000 (est) civic doesnt ?

thanks

ppp

6MTFTMFW · 07-30-2007, 08:12 AM

because koreans dont compose sonatas?

ward · 07-30-2007, 10:37 AM

can you imagine how horrible it would be to have crummy tires on your car, and you can't even wear them out!!!!

I actually like putting new tires on every 1-2 years, I like shopping for tires like girls shop for shoes

OC Guy · 07-30-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I actually like putting new tires on every 1-2 years, I like shopping for tires like girls shop for shoes

You buy different tires to match your outfits?

E90330iS · 07-30-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

You buy different tires to match your outfits?

LOL

ward · 07-30-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

You buy different tires to match your outfits?

yes, I often wear the same outfit for 1-2 years at a time

it sort of smells towards the end but it does save me time and money

!Xoible · 07-30-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

You buy different tires to match your outfits?

as in pick pink tires for purple outfit?

!Xoible · 07-30-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

yes, I often wear the same outfit for 1-2 years at a time

it sort of smells towards the end but it does save me time and money

try taking a shower from time to time.... with the outfits AND tires on

OC Guy · 07-30-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mantisG35

as in pick pink tires for purple outfit?

Sure, if pink looks good on you.

ward · 07-30-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mantisG35

try taking a shower from time to time.... with the outfits AND tires on

you're not the boss of me, I'm conserving water

mkaaes · 07-30-2007, 05:33 PM

I hope you realize the numbers tell you how hard or soft the compound is. Thie higher the number the harder (last longer) the tires are the lower (shorter lifespan) the softer they are. Softer tires give you better grip, there's always a compromise.

Potty_Pants · 07-30-2007, 07:09 PM

^ yuppers i know... just amazing to see the difference

ppp

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Potty_Pants Colonel 66 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Amazing Tread life (saw my buddies 50k mile tires) Hi guys, i guess after having a few car with relatively low Treadwear life. I was suprised to see my buddies Honda Civic (im guessing around year around 2000). His tires looked like they were practically brandnew at 50,000 miles and appear that he could achieve another 40k miles on them. There was no sidewall cracking and they are the original tires . Tread life was stamped at 600. PBA these are ORIGINAL OEM tires next up was my 06 hyundai 30k miles and look like they could handle another 20k or so. tread life was stamped at 300ish and the tires are already showing signs of sidewall cracking. PBA these are the original OEM tires. next up is my 335i.. well you guys know its around 130 treadwear. just amazed a tire that costs around 50 bucks when compared to a $300 tire last quite a bit longer. I know i know... if i drove his car the tires would prob be squealling everwhere and the car would be sideways . my buddy drives like a pussy , so im not suprised. It's kinda funny when i talk to people about tire wear and they look shocked when i told them my G's tires were around 275 each and had to be replaced at 15k ... meanwhile when their tires wear out they are running to pep boys to buy the 4 tires for $25 special any ideas why my 06 sonata would have cracks in the sidewalls and his 2000 (est) civic doesnt ? thanks ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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mkaaes Lieutenant 26 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 997.2 C4S Join Date: May 2007 Location: seattle iTrader: (2)	I hope you realize the numbers tell you how hard or soft the compound is. Thie higher the number the harder (last longer) the tires are the lower (shorter lifespan) the softer they are. Softer tires give you better grip, there's always a compromise.
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Potty_Pants Colonel 66 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	^ yuppers i know... just amazing to see the difference ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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