How long should OEM tires last
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Front brakes wear out first, the weight of the vehicle is transfered to the front during braking and so the front wears out fastest.
From what I understand about OEM tires, they wear faster than any other tire. Why? they expect every under educated(tire wise that is) to go to the tire store and purchase the same great tire. and this is where they start to make their money. When you have a car manufacturer that has huge volume you have to give them the very best price to keep the factory running. This doesn't mean you have to give them the longest lasting tire. Who knows???
From what I understand about OEM tires, they wear faster than any other tire. Why? they expect every under educated(tire wise that is) to go to the tire store and purchase the same great tire. and this is where they start to make their money. When you have a car manufacturer that has huge volume you have to give them the very best price to keep the factory running. This doesn't mean you have to give them the longest lasting tire. Who knows???
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Actually on these cars the rear brakes go first. The braking system is biased to the rear. You can expect about 30 - 40K miles out of the rear pads and the rotors are usually ready to be replaced at the 2nd pad change on the rears.
Depending on how much camber you have on the rear wheels, you can expect about 30K out of the original tires. There are better tires out there even from the same tire company.
Stan
Depending on how much camber you have on the rear wheels, you can expect about 30K out of the original tires. There are better tires out there even from the same tire company.
Stan
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Actually on these cars the rear brakes go first. The braking system is biased to the rear. You can expect about 30 - 40K miles out of the rear pads and the rotors are usually ready to be replaced at the 2nd pad change on the rears.
Depending on how much camber you have on the rear wheels, you can expect about 30K out of the original tires. There are better tires out there even from the same tire company.
Stan
Depending on how much camber you have on the rear wheels, you can expect about 30K out of the original tires. There are better tires out there even from the same tire company.
Stan
ditto
bobec, you must be on those p2 cars...
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Actually on these cars the rear brakes go first. The braking system is biased to the rear. You can expect about 30 - 40K miles out of the rear pads and the rotors are usually ready to be replaced at the 2nd pad change on the rears.
Depending on how much camber you have on the rear wheels, you can expect about 30K out of the original tires. There are better tires out there even from the same tire company.
Stan
Depending on how much camber you have on the rear wheels, you can expect about 30K out of the original tires. There are better tires out there even from the same tire company.
Stan
Hoping to get quieter tires the next time around...the OEM tires are also not the greatest in the snow.
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My OEM Michelins (17") lasted just a little more than 2 years. Not great in terms of life expectancy, but it's not because Michelins suck or because Volvo tried to outfit my vehicle with subpar tires. It's because these Michelins were awesome.
Usually the better the tire (better grip, better handling, less noise), the shorter their lifespan. Tires that last longer tend to be harder, stiffer, and noisier.
I ended up replacing the Michelins with a set of Yokohamas, which are cheaper and don't offer the same ride quality (both in terms of speed and comfortability) but are so far good and will hopefully last a year or so longer. They were an "all-around middle ground" selection that I've been pleased with so far.
Usually the better the tire (better grip, better handling, less noise), the shorter their lifespan. Tires that last longer tend to be harder, stiffer, and noisier.
I ended up replacing the Michelins with a set of Yokohamas, which are cheaper and don't offer the same ride quality (both in terms of speed and comfortability) but are so far good and will hopefully last a year or so longer. They were an "all-around middle ground" selection that I've been pleased with so far.
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