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How long do OEM tires last on average?

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BoomBoy

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Mine are Pirelli Pzero Nero all season. There seem to be plenty of life in them. The mileage is 35,000. How long should I expect out of them?
 
maxtdi

maxtdi

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Depends on driving style mostly. I think you can get 50k out of them... while some barely crack 20 ;)
 
GTi-GUY86

GTi-GUY86

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Could last anywhere from 40-60K (I'm guessing). Depends on how you drive mostly. I have 20K on mine and I'm already down to 5/32's left on the tread. Yeah I'm a spirited driver and drive long distances when I do drive. My suggestion would be to get a second set of rims/tires for a summer/winter set up as I did. This could help with the tire life.
 
DarienMidnight

DarienMidnight

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Would you guys rather stick with the pirelli p zero neros or go with michelin pilot super sports ?
 
sterkrazzy

sterkrazzy

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PSS for sure. I'm on my 2nd set and when it comes time I'll probably buy a third set. I still have the pzero neros on my stock wheels and last month put them on the car for a week. The traction on the pss is a lot better. I felt like the pzero neros were bouncy, they have a softer sidewall so I felt like I was bouncing around a lot. At the same time there's something about the pzeros that make them feel rougher. I get to about 25 mph or lower and something about the tire just feels really off, like I've got bricks in my tires. They also make a lot more noise. The pss are quieter, smoother, and have better traction.
 
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meanwhileinamerica

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sterkrazzy said:
PSS for sure. I'm on my 2nd set and when it comes time I'll probably buy a third set. I still have the pzero neros on my stock wheels and last month put them on the car for a week. The traction on the pss is a lot better. I felt like the pzero neros were bouncy, they have a softer sidewall so I felt like I was bouncing around a lot. At the same time there's something about the pzeros that make them feel rougher. I get to about 25 mph or lower and something about the tire just feels really off, like I've got bricks in my tires. They also make a lot more noise. The pss are quieter, smoother, and have better traction.
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You mean the $120 tires isn't as good as the $212 tires?!

I am looking for new tires, live in Arizona so summer should be fine. Looking for the best bang for the buck. Prices I just mentioned are form Tire Rack from the forum link. Any recommendations?
 
sterkrazzy

sterkrazzy

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Meanwhileinamerica said:
You mean the $120 tires isn't as good as the $212 tires?!

I am looking for new tires, live in Arizona so summer should be fine. Looking for the best bang for the buck. Prices I just mentioned are form Tire Rack from the forum link. Any recommendations?
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Firehawk 500s if you can find them. Dunno why you're bein a smartass with your comment though. I was just answering his question....8 months ago
 
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