Hi, Purchased new. 95k now. I go through tires way too quickly. Anybody else? It's a 5 speed stick and I am "middle aged". :^) I drive very sensibly and don't hit things ever. Thanks!
Hi, Purchased new. 95k now. I go through tires way too quickly. Anybody else? It's a 5 speed stick and I am "middle aged". :^) I drive very sensibly and don't hit things ever. Thanks!
Is "worn out" being determined by the "penny" check, or some other way? Was there any abnormal tire wear (cupping, etc.), or did the tread have a normal wear pattern at replacement time? Did you check inflation fairly regularly and also rotate a couple times a year? Also the tire make and rating would be helpful as well (although no tire should wear out that quickly).
My '08 eats tires too. I have the 185/55r15 tire, and the summer/all season tires tend to last 25,000 - 50,000 kms, yet my snow tires last easily twice as long even running them through the summer. My theory is that the all season compound is very soft as the size is considered more of a sports car than econo-box tire. My current snow tires are entering their third winter having never been off the car since installation. My last all seasons lasted one (short) Alberta summer.
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Originally Posted by thankful_ragamuffin
Does that mean you never rotated them? If they are snow tires, I can understand that there would be no point in rotating them. However, snow tires are meant to be removed in summer. And all tires should be rotated over time, to even out wear.Quote:
My current snow tires are entering their third winter having never been off the car since installation.
Tell us more, so we can better understand your situation. :D
Tires are rotated regularly. I was just observing that the all season tires wear very fast in this size as per the OP's complaint, yet my winter tires wear better, especially here where winter seems to last forever.
OP, did you have the suspension and steering checked? I would suspect the control arm bushings at that mileage.
I have a 2009 Aveo5 LT with 14" stock rims, and only 50,000 miles; I have burnt through 4 sets of tires probably. Some of it due to wheel alignment problems, but still very disappointed. Also seems that the stock tire size isonly made by a few unknown brands. I do good at keeping them inflated, and no hard starts/stops.
A 185/60r14 is a very common size used on VW for almost 25 years.
Don't buy into the guys ate the tire store telling you this is a rear tire size.
You need to know where to shop so you don't over pay, or buy online to save some money.
I have always only gotten 10-15k miles out of a set of tires. regardless of the vehicle, tires size, or cost.
I now buy cheaper tires and watch treadwear ratings the lower the number the less they last..
Thanks for the information! Good to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
I agree, my car never seems to have good luck with tires. I used to keep getting alignments and suspension parts replaced....but its no use. Used tires for me now. I dont drive hard, strictly hwy commuter. Just eats them up too quick.
I just need to keep better track of mileage when new tires are put on to remind them of mileage warranty. I did last time and they credited me around $10 or $15; not much but better than nothing!
I have a feeling I'm overdue for front struts. While I haven't noticed any severe tire wire (yet) on mine. It's often an overlooked contributor.
Hey guys.
I suggest jacking up the car in the front enough to get the tire lifted off the ground. Place your hands at the 3pm and 9pm positions at the tire and look at the rear bushing on the lower control arm. Try to move the tire with your hands left and right using your body, if the control arm moves back and forth you need new bushings. What happens is when the car moves the toe moves and eats the inside of the tires. The stock rubber bushings I have found to suck and don't do the trick.....I ate a set of tires quickly for me.
whiteline makes a good set of poly bushings which are solid, none of the crappy rubber bushings that you can still move when new. I honestly have no affiliation with whiteline, just annoyed with my problem of eating tires and want to ensure others know about the options. if you are eating the inside away of your tires its probably a bushing issue......change them and don't look back.
Ok I've been seeing this and no car should eat tires this fast.. Once a year? That's insane!! I would like more inputs if anyone had any.. Change tire size? Rim size??
Shopping for tires is much more than "this size fits" you need to choose tread wear numbers that match your mileage expectations while getting a tread that will work with your typical road conditions, etc. If you buy the cheapest tires, or most expensive things dictate how long they will last beyond what the tire store tells you.
The OEM tires that came on my BRAND NEW aveo were bald (smooth) on all four corners in 3 months. I drove way to hard for the type of tire it was. I know it was the wrong tire because they put a new set on under warranty and they also only lasted 3 months until the cords were showing..
I too am an owner of a Chevy daewoo. (Gocart with a body). I'm 67 and have never had a vehicle in a shop, except for mounting tires. I can't believe a car manufacturer would make a vehicle that you are unable to adjust caster, camber, or rear wheel. Toe only. If I ever become brain dead I want to be an automotive engineer.
Some cars have no capacity to adjust the caster and camber.
My car had a problem traveling in a straight line, so I just rotated my continental tires and got an alignment.