Tyre Lifespan

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Malikmalandi
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Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:35 pm

tintin wrote:Depends on what you get, how you drive, the pressures you run at, how often you get a balance and alignment. Generally though I think you will be looking at around 30-50,000KM for MT's, maybe more for AT's!
Proper tire care will make them last a lot longer than if not looked after. What pressure do you run them at? I run mine at 30 as the side walls are very strong and teh max is 50psi so no need to go too high! :D

Cool. I normally run mine at 35-40psi. Depends on the weather. But not sure about Cooper tyres how many K can they last on a normal driving. Thanks anyway 1010
pseacraft
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Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:46 am

I won't tell you then that I have gotten over >70k miles, not kilos but miles, from BFG AT's. The AT's use a harder rubber compound then the MT's. MT's will wear out quicker due to the need for a soft rubber compound. I am sure I could have my Dad write a dissertation on this if you wanted. He was a Chemist in the Test Lab for BFG and Uniroyal for 30 years and has lots of experience destroying tires and turbos. :smiley3:

I have over 15k kilometers on my current BFG AT's and I still have the the little rubber nipples on them. :smiley2:
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tintin
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Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:00 am

pseacraft wrote:I won't tell you then that I have gotten over >70k miles, not kilos but miles, from BFG AT's. The AT's use a harder rubber compound then the MT's. MT's will wear out quicker due to the need for a soft rubber compound. I am sure I could have my Dad write a dissertation on this if you wanted. He was a Chemist in the Test Lab for BFG and Uniroyal for 30 years and has lots of experience destroying tires and turbos. :smiley3:

I have over 15k kilometers on my current BFG AT's and I still have the the little rubber nipples on them. :smiley2:
Rubber nipples eh, planning on milking them Eric? :P :P :P
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pseacraft
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Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:54 am

With experience you can mild anything 1010...
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