"How many kms will my tires do" thread

quadra · 16th June 2010, 20:22

Sorry if its a repost, i would like to know how many more kms my tires can take before they require replacement

If any other thread does not exist, we can use this thread for others to know the same info.

I specifically want to know:
1. Highway driving on Weekends = ? kms
2. City driving on weekdays = ? kms

Please advice

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bottle · 16th June 2010, 21:06

that looks quite bad. you should be able to manage inside city but wouldnt recommend you do those gq drives again on these

nirmaljusdoit · 16th June 2010, 21:15

The outer edges look worn out ! Would advise caution in city driving and definitely no-no for highway driving.

Since they are MRF's (stock ?) you should be able to squeeze out some more life from them for the city, overall for safety would advise you to upsize to some better rubber (BS, Michelin, etc) They would compliment your nice alloys too

quadra · 16th June 2010, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

that looks quite bad. you should be able to manage inside city but wouldnt recommend you do those gq drives again on these

Quote:

Originally Posted by nirmaljusdoit

The outer edges look worn out ! Would advise caution in city driving and definitely no-no for highway driving.

Since they are MRF's (stock ?) you should be able to squeeze out some more life from them for the city, overall for safety would advise you to upsize to some better rubber (BS, Michelin, etc) They would compliment your nice alloys too

Thanks for the update guys. How many kms can they do in city ??

akshay4587 · 16th June 2010, 21:45

@quadra,better wash\clean those tyres,then post the pics,as of now tread is not even visible clearly

vinaydas · 16th June 2010, 21:55

should be able to do around 3-5k kms before it goes completely bald.

dragstar · 16th June 2010, 21:55

You could probably drive them in the city for another 5 to 7000km's. Do check all tyres for any internal wire mesh exploding from any ends.
The best way to find out if your tyres are completely worn out is if even without a puncture your tyre needs air refill every once in 5 days. Could take them on the highway too but don't go above 80km/hr and definitely avoid driving on wet terrain.

If you want a cheaper way out then just get the front tyres replaced and you can use the best of the lot for rear tyres.

quadra · 16th June 2010, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

@quadra,better wash\clean those tyres,then post the pics,as of now tread is not even visible clearly

I thought that too initially. Some problem with my lappy not detecting the cybershot cam. Will post some clean pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaydas

should be able to do around 3-5k kms before it goes completely bald.

Thanks, will post some clear pics soon.

djay99 · 17th June 2010, 14:43

Since its MRF ZVTS, you can use them for another 5K KM. City driving will be fine but you need to be cautious on highways. If possible change them.
How many KM these MRF's have run?

Gansan · 17th June 2010, 14:47

How old is your car and what is the current odo reading?

Fordmanchau · 17th June 2010, 16:25

Yup wanted to know , how many Kms. have your tyre done.I know of MRF ZVTS in a ford ikon flair, that did 57K kms and was still good for another 3k Kms of city driving.
Seeing the pics, i would say drive strictly in city limits with those tyres.

quadra · 17th June 2010, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by djay99

Since its MRF ZVTS, you can use them for another 5K KM. City driving will be fine but you need to be cautious on highways. If possible change them.
How many KM these MRF's have run?

29k

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gansan

How old is your car and what is the current odo reading?

2007 model, 29k run

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

Yup wanted to know , how many Kms. have your tyre done.I know of MRF ZVTS in a ford ikon flair, that did 57K kms and was still good for another 3k Kms of city driving.
Seeing the pics, i would say drive strictly in city limits with those tyres.

Thanks for the advice fordmanchau.

deky · 17th June 2010, 19:35

Usually how many Kms do tyres last if they are rotated properly? I know it would depend on road conditions, driving style etc etc, but can anyone give me a general idea??

Regards

prince_pervez · 17th June 2010, 19:46

Generally, 30 - 40k kms. Take my eg. I continued on stock tyres till upto about 48 K kms. Then I changed. My wife drives it in the city and me on the highway once every 6 months. I really depends on the brand, the style of driving and road conditions. Frankly, I am sure my tyres would have lasted more if I had not touched the vehicle. But thats not what a T-bhpain does, now does he ?

Seeler_Rebeiro · 17th June 2010, 19:52

27K is too low for the tyres to be in the shape they are in. But yeah, depends on the style of driving and the road conditions.

The Goodyears on my Palio 1.6 (and I have done Mumbai -Pune almost every month + Mumbai - Goa on one occasion) are in much much better shape @31K kms.

16th June 2010, 20:22	#1
quadra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 553 Thanked: 68 Times	"How many kms will my tires do" thread Sorry if its a repost, i would like to know how many more kms my tires can take before they require replacement If any other thread does not exist, we can use this thread for others to know the same info. I specifically want to know: 1. Highway driving on Weekends = ? kms 2. City driving on weekdays = ? kms Please advice
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16th June 2010, 21:06	#2
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 293 Times View My Garage	that looks quite bad. you should be able to manage inside city but wouldnt recommend you do those gq drives again on these
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16th June 2010, 21:15	#3
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 847 Thanked: 714 Times	The outer edges look worn out ! Would advise caution in city driving and definitely no-no for highway driving. Since they are MRF's (stock ?) you should be able to squeeze out some more life from them for the city, overall for safety would advise you to upsize to some better rubber (BS, Michelin, etc) They would compliment your nice alloys too
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16th June 2010, 21:45	#5
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,157 Thanked: 4,722 Times View My Garage	@quadra,better wash\clean those tyres,then post the pics,as of now tread is not even visible clearly
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16th June 2010, 21:55	#6
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	should be able to do around 3-5k kms before it goes completely bald.
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16th June 2010, 21:55	#7
dragstar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: moving around Posts: 78 Thanked: 58 Times	You could probably drive them in the city for another 5 to 7000km's. Do check all tyres for any internal wire mesh exploding from any ends. The best way to find out if your tyres are completely worn out is if even without a puncture your tyre needs air refill every once in 5 days. Could take them on the highway too but don't go above 80km/hr and definitely avoid driving on wet terrain. If you want a cheaper way out then just get the front tyres replaced and you can use the best of the lot for rear tyres.
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17th June 2010, 14:43	#9
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 553 Times View My Garage	Since its MRF ZVTS, you can use them for another 5K KM. City driving will be fine but you need to be cautious on highways. If possible change them. How many KM these MRF's have run?
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17th June 2010, 14:47	#10
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,623 Thanked: 5,917 Times	How old is your car and what is the current odo reading?
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17th June 2010, 16:25	#11
Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 341 Times	Yup wanted to know , how many Kms. have your tyre done.I know of MRF ZVTS in a ford ikon flair, that did 57K kms and was still good for another 3k Kms of city driving. Seeing the pics, i would say drive strictly in city limits with those tyres.
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17th June 2010, 19:35	#13
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,251 Times	Usually how many Kms do tyres last if they are rotated properly? I know it would depend on road conditions, driving style etc etc, but can anyone give me a general idea?? Regards
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17th June 2010, 19:46	#14
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Generally, 30 - 40k kms. Take my eg. I continued on stock tyres till upto about 48 K kms. Then I changed. My wife drives it in the city and me on the highway once every 6 months. I really depends on the brand, the style of driving and road conditions. Frankly, I am sure my tyres would have lasted more if I had not touched the vehicle. But thats not what a T-bhpain does, now does he ? Last edited by prince_pervez : 17th June 2010 at 19:47.
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17th June 2010, 19:52	#15
Seeler_Rebeiro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 277 Thanked: 114 Times	27K is too low for the tyres to be in the shape they are in. But yeah, depends on the style of driving and the road conditions. The Goodyears on my Palio 1.6 (and I have done Mumbai -Pune almost every month + Mumbai - Goa on one occasion) are in much much better shape @31K kms.
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