How many miles do you get from a set of tires?

[Jorge86]

Whenever u buy new tires check the date they were manufactured. Look for the DOT number. The last four should be a number. Let's say 4610. That would mean that the tire was manufactured in week 46 of the year 2010. Even if the tires are new they could be a couple of years old because they were sitting somewhere for a while. Which would explain why the tires are dry rotted. They get really hard if they sit for a couple of years in a warehouse, then they don't last.

[az3579]

I don't get it. Do you guys absolutely baby your cars? I in no way drive my car 'rough'...but i do partake in semi-spiritual driving. I'm not one of those people you see flying around. I just don't know how i'm getting such poor wear/you guys are getting good wear. Especially the Pirelli guys.

I track my car at least 3 times a year, plus "take" every corner I see clear of traffic at elevated speeds, and am STILL getting good wear even after 20k+ on the set. If my alignment wasn't bad, my tires wouldn't need replacing whatsoever. It's all your driving style; EASY on the clutch when starting from a stop, no wheel spinning; this will ensure faster tire wear!

Dalton, I don't get good wear.

Yeah, and you probably booted it every chance you got...

[05ZHPCPE]

Michelin Pilot Sport (16,000) UTGQ 220 - factory
Falken FK452 (26,000) UTQG 300 - aligned
BFG g-Sport (31,000) UTGQ 340 - aligned
Yoko AVID ENVigor (12,000 so far) 560 - aligned

Mileage are for rears. All could have gone a little farther, I guess.

[Mtnman]

Michelin Pilot sport 2 all season Plus Tires
265-35-18 Rears---Almost exactly 20,000 miles
235-40-18 Fronts--30,000 Miles

I just went to Continental DWS (all season as well) They appear to be wearing about the same pace. I would recommend either tire for a great mix of performance and ability to drive in the snow. Both are quiet, good grip, and survived pretty harsh winters for Western NC.