Tire life

TFrere · 02-29-2008, 06:15 AM

I mostly lurk on this and other forums. In my lurking I have found many to state that their tires only last about 15,000 to 20,000 miles. I have a 2004 with 33,000 on the original tires and I still have about another 5000 to 7000 left on them. Has anyone else gotten this kind of life out of their tires? I have only put 4,000 on them; bought the S from a 58 year old lady who put the first 29,000.

gomarlins3 · 02-29-2008, 06:39 AM

I only would get about 14,000 miles MAX from the rear SO2's and about 25,000 on the fronts. I never do any burnouts. Go figure.

Java Junky · 02-29-2008, 07:04 AM

Even at the hands'uv'a 58 year old lady, I'd be very surprised it those tires were the originals T.
'Bet'cha a dollar to a hole in'a doughnut that you're runnin' on the second set'a hoops that that particular Stewie'z seen.
Java

TFrere · 02-29-2008, 07:51 AM

"'Bet'cha a dollar to a hole in'a doughnut that you're runnin' on the second set'a hoops that that particular Stewie'z seen."

Maybe so but I emailed her yesterday and she told me that she never changed the tires. They are Bridgestones RE-050s.

Java Junky · 02-29-2008, 08:08 AM

'Wouldn't be the first time I've been surprised (n' wrong) T.
So, it's becomin' obvious that she spun the odometer ahead to make a better sale.
But, no kiddin' . . at 33 with meat still on'em? I think you probably hold the site gold fer that category.
Be well,
Java

js1 · 04-14-2008, 03:09 PM

I had the same question myself. I've only gone through 2 mm in 1 year and 11,000 miles. At this rate, I figure that I should get between 30 and 40k on the factory set. I do a few spirited drives a week but I never make the tires squeel. I redline her everyday but I do mostly highway driving and the twisties that I have access to are long sweepers so I don't really have a reason to step out the rear other than for fun. The salesman at the dealer said he went through his first set of rears in 10k and the fronts in 15k. He said that he would be suprised if I did any better...

jagg · 04-14-2008, 03:36 PM

You must be living right buddy!!!

the minute the tires get installed new, I'm on borrowed time.........

RE050's.....I've never got more than 14k out of a set, and that was rotating 'em.

DJJSR · 04-14-2008, 03:40 PM

Maybe they have nitro-gin in 'em.

jagg · 04-14-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Maybe they have nitro-gin in 'em.

Don't know 'bout the tires, but the driver do.

kgf3076 · 04-14-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

You must be living right buddy!!!

the minute the tires get installed new, I'm on borrowed time.........

RE050's.....I've never got more than 14k out of a set, and that was rotating 'em.

How did you rotate them other than in parallel to the rotors? You would have to dismount and remount both fronts and rears to rotate them and then you could only do side to side. Fronts are a different size than rears, front wheels are smaller than rears, front center hole is smaller than center hole in rear wheels...

jagg · 04-14-2008, 04:10 PM

They were on a different little german roadster that I used to drive.........

bbcricketta · 04-14-2008, 04:56 PM

my oem tires, bridgestone re050s, never squeal, no matter how hard i corner. am i not driving fast enough? i keep them properly inflated.

TheSoundMan21 · 04-15-2008, 07:16 AM

I am living proof. Why you ask simple I am at 54,000 miles with OEM fronts and I just replaced the rears at 52,000 Miles.

Java Junky · 04-15-2008, 07:30 AM

Before brer Jagg sayz'itt . . ya mean like a "su-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-e-e-e-e-e, su-u-u, su-u-u-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e" kind'a squeal beeb? 'Pretty sure 'att'z only with canoin'.

bbcricketta · 04-15-2008, 08:59 AM

wuz a serious question, and here you are makin' fun...

i mean "...squeal like a pig..." is whut i mean.

ain't been out on the water in my S. "you cain't beat the rivah."

now, pick me out a tune on this here banjo.

s2jiggy · 04-15-2008, 09:12 AM

that pic is scary, hate that movie. ba da ding ding ding ding ding.....

jagg · 04-15-2008, 09:42 AM

All right, en total the kid is scary....

BUT, if you just concentrate on just his mouth, it sure is purdy.

jagg

js1 · 04-15-2008, 09:58 AM

Oops, I meant squeal....I guess I just don't drive as hard as the rest of you guys. I have 4 other cars: 1965 Porsche 1965 365s, 1969 Chevelle SS, 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG, and a 2005 Acura TSX and the only car that I have had to replace the tires with less than 20K on them was the E55 AMG and that was because I couldn't stop lighting them up. I am 32 but I guess that I drive more like I'm 62...

bbcricketta · 04-15-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

All right, en total the kid is scary....

BUT, if you just concentrate on just his mouth, it sure is purdy.

jagg

"ain't no hair in his mouth..."

trivia: the kid could not play the banjo and those are not his arms.

ain't nobody gonna help answer my question 'bout my non-squealin'...tires, that is?

Java Junky · 04-15-2008, 10:26 AM

I think that the squeal'a Stewie'z ta'rz preceedz the retunin'a the view through the windshield (loss'a traction) by nano-secondz beeb.
I think that we don't spend a whole lodda time screamin' (anythin' to avoid the squeal mentality) is 'cause we're jus' this side'a losin' it.
Enter scream territory n' end up in'a dust cloud in'a weedz . . if'n yer lucky.

Oh, n' when the (at-the-time) kid wuz on Johnny Carson, he was just a actor kid playin' a part.
'Side'z which, he weren't the one doin' the hein'-n'-hein' back 'long'a river.
Java

jagg · 04-15-2008, 10:28 AM

I don't get much/any squeal either bb......even when I'm up on the wheel.

Java Junky · 04-15-2008, 11:05 AM

Which remindz me: got my summer 'Stonez mounted.
Traction is back . . . n' itt'z pissed!

Beeb, there may've been a little squeal with the winter Dunlops when the traction got good, but the summer 'Stonez're quiet n' businesslike.
It ain't jus' you pal.
Java

DJJSR · 04-15-2008, 11:12 AM

Jagg, buddy, you need help. Ya been stuck up in them thar hills way too long.

Skipsgal · 04-16-2008, 06:40 AM

OK guys. I've had the car since June 2007, in August I got a new set of tires for rear, Potenza RE050A, and went thru them in 2 months!!! Bald, Bald, Bald!! The dealer replaced them with Potenza G009. I drove 2 months and put it in storage. I just went there yesterday to talk about having the fronts replaced and they told me that my "new" tires are "feathering" and about half used already. We set up appointment for an alignment. Are they just bad tires or just wrong tires? Any idea?

Wheazel · 04-18-2008, 02:54 PM

Do you suffer from led-foot?

Skipsgal · 04-18-2008, 05:33 PM

No I don't... I drive 40 miles per day to work, and about 1/2 of the way is a 45 miles per hour zone. Always a cop there too. Since the alignment yesterday, it FEELS better. The right rear was badly out of alignment, but the left rear wasn't too bad. They want me to drive about 2,000 and come back for another look. They want to see if there is any other mechanical reason for the tire wear. The struts and shocks and suspension system is in A-ok shape according to the Honda people. Can you think of anything else?

Wheazel · 04-24-2008, 06:44 AM

I can only think of hard driving, bad alignment or soft rubber mixture as possible reasons for fast wear. Or a combination of those.

Vezna31 · 04-24-2008, 07:40 AM

I am on my 4th set of rears to 1 set of fronts. I have 40k miles on my fronts and still plenty left. I run an aggressive set up on the rears and I found out I was running a little bit too much toe-in which makes them wear faster. I am on Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's.

Swingle1 · 04-24-2008, 07:45 AM

My winter tires used to squeal a bit. I fill 'em with freon now. That seems to help.

BB, did I read correctly? You live in Georgia and NEVER tried to jump a crick in your car? Not even once?

hajohehe · 04-24-2008, 07:47 AM

mine is at 14k and re50s still looks fine.

02-29-2008, 06:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
TFrere Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 15	Tire life I mostly lurk on this and other forums. In my lurking I have found many to state that their tires only last about 15,000 to 20,000 miles. I have a 2004 with 33,000 on the original tires and I still have about another 5000 to 7000 left on them. Has anyone else gotten this kind of life out of their tires? I have only put 4,000 on them; bought the S from a 58 year old lady who put the first 29,000.

02-29-2008, 06:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,644	I only would get about 14,000 miles MAX from the rear SO2's and about 25,000 on the fronts. I never do any burnouts. Go figure. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-29-2008, 07:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Even at the hands'uv'a 58 year old lady, I'd be very surprised it those tires were the originals T. 'Bet'cha a dollar to a hole in'a doughnut that you're runnin' on the second set'a hoops that that particular Stewie'z seen. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-29-2008, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	'Wouldn't be the first time I've been surprised (n' wrong) T. So, it's becomin' obvious that she spun the odometer ahead to make a better sale. But, no kiddin' . . at 33 with meat still on'em? I think you probably hold the site gold fer that category. Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-14-2008, 03:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,674	Maybe they have nitro-gin in 'em. __________________ Don

02-29-2008, 07:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
TFrere Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 15	"'Bet'cha a dollar to a hole in'a doughnut that you're runnin' on the second set'a hoops that that particular Stewie'z seen." Maybe so but I emailed her yesterday and she told me that she never changed the tires. They are Bridgestones RE-050s.

04-14-2008, 03:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
js1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlingame, CA Posts: 78	I had the same question myself. I've only gone through 2 mm in 1 year and 11,000 miles. At this rate, I figure that I should get between 30 and 40k on the factory set. I do a few spirited drives a week but I never make the tires squeel. I redline her everyday but I do mostly highway driving and the twisties that I have access to are long sweepers so I don't really have a reason to step out the rear other than for fun. The salesman at the dealer said he went through his first set of rears in 10k and the fronts in 15k. He said that he would be suprised if I did any better...

04-14-2008, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,449	You must be living right buddy!!! the minute the tires get installed new, I'm on borrowed time......... RE050's.....I've never got more than 14k out of a set, and that was rotating 'em.

04-14-2008, 04:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,449	They were on a different little german roadster that I used to drive.........

04-14-2008, 04:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
bbcricketta normal aspiration Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south georgia Posts: 689	my oem tires, bridgestone re050s, never squeal, no matter how hard i corner. am i not driving fast enough? i keep them properly inflated. __________________ 2007 berlina black

04-15-2008, 07:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 973	I am living proof. Why you ask simple I am at 54,000 miles with OEM fronts and I just replaced the rears at 52,000 Miles. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

04-15-2008, 07:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Before brer Jagg sayz'itt . . ya mean like a "su-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-e-e-e-e-e, su-u-u, su-u-u-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e" kind'a squeal beeb? 'Pretty sure 'att'z only with canoin'. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-15-2008, 08:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
bbcricketta normal aspiration Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south georgia Posts: 689	wuz a serious question, and here you are makin' fun... i mean "...squeal like a pig..." is whut i mean. ain't been out on the water in my S. "you cain't beat the rivah." now, pick me out a tune on this here banjo. __________________ 2007 berlina black

04-15-2008, 09:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
s2jiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macedon, NY Posts: 139	banjo kid that pic is scary, hate that movie. ba da ding ding ding ding ding..... __________________ *2003 Pontiac with Guinness* (Thanks Jagg...) Although recently sold, there will be another

04-15-2008, 09:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,449	All right, en total the kid is scary.... BUT, if you just concentrate on just his mouth, it sure is purdy. jagg

04-15-2008, 09:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
js1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlingame, CA Posts: 78	Oops, I meant squeal....I guess I just don't drive as hard as the rest of you guys. I have 4 other cars: 1965 Porsche 1965 365s, 1969 Chevelle SS, 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG, and a 2005 Acura TSX and the only car that I have had to replace the tires with less than 20K on them was the E55 AMG and that was because I couldn't stop lighting them up. I am 32 but I guess that I drive more like I'm 62...

04-15-2008, 10:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	I think that the squeal'a Stewie'z ta'rz preceedz the retunin'a the view through the windshield (loss'a traction) by nano-secondz beeb. I think that we don't spend a whole lodda time screamin' (anythin' to avoid the squeal mentality) is 'cause we're jus' this side'a losin' it. Enter scream territory n' end up in'a dust cloud in'a weedz . . if'n yer lucky. Oh, n' when the (at-the-time) kid wuz on Johnny Carson, he was just a actor kid playin' a part. 'Side'z which, he weren't the one doin' the hein'-n'-hein' back 'long'a river. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-15-2008, 10:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,449	I don't get much/any squeal either bb......even when I'm up on the wheel.

04-15-2008, 11:05 AM	#22 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Which remindz me: got my summer 'Stonez mounted. *Traction is back* . . . n' itt'z pissed! Beeb, there may've been a little squeal with the winter Dunlops when the traction got good, but the summer 'Stonez're quiet n' businesslike. It ain't jus' you pal. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-15-2008, 11:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,674	Jagg, buddy, you need help. Ya been stuck up in them thar hills way too long. __________________ Don

04-16-2008, 06:40 AM	#24 (permalink)
Skipsgal Skipsgal Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	OK guys. I've had the car since June 2007, in August I got a new set of tires for rear, Potenza RE050A, and went thru them in 2 months!!! Bald, Bald, Bald!! The dealer replaced them with Potenza G009. I drove 2 months and put it in storage. I just went there yesterday to talk about having the fronts replaced and they told me that my "new" tires are "feathering" and about half used already. We set up appointment for an alignment. Are they just bad tires or just wrong tires? Any idea?

04-18-2008, 02:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
Wheazel Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 64	Do you suffer from led-foot? __________________ 05 Silverstone/black. Sundsvall, Sweden

04-18-2008, 05:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
Skipsgal Skipsgal Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	tires No I don't... I drive 40 miles per day to work, and about 1/2 of the way is a 45 miles per hour zone. Always a cop there too. Since the alignment yesterday, it FEELS better. The right rear was badly out of alignment, but the left rear wasn't too bad. They want me to drive about 2,000 and come back for another look. They want to see if there is any other mechanical reason for the tire wear. The struts and shocks and suspension system is in A-ok shape according to the Honda people. Can you think of anything else?

04-24-2008, 06:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
Wheazel Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 64	I can only think of hard driving, bad alignment or soft rubber mixture as possible reasons for fast wear. Or a combination of those. __________________ 05 Silverstone/black. Sundsvall, Sweden

04-24-2008, 07:40 AM	#28 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,219	I am on my 4th set of rears to 1 set of fronts. I have 40k miles on my fronts and still plenty left. I run an aggressive set up on the rears and I found out I was running a little bit too much toe-in which makes them wear faster. I am on Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

04-24-2008, 07:45 AM	#29 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 290	My winter tires used to squeal a bit. I fill 'em with freon now. That seems to help. BB, did I read correctly? You live in Georgia and NEVER tried to jump a crick in your car? Not even once?

04-24-2008, 07:47 AM	#30 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 57	mine is at 14k and re50s still looks fine. __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver