How long do your tires generally last you?

[Bubba Z.]

I'm asking this because I've got 14 000 on my present tires and the fronts need to be replaced. I rotate them about every 5000 miles, keep pressure at 30psi, did an alignment about 15000 miles ago (steering wheel is still pretty straight) and don't to virtually any burnouts

The ones on the front have been on the front for about 9K of the 14K and are balding on the outside edges. I've always noticed that this is where my tires always start to go out first. When I look at other Mustangs I notice the same balding pattern -- outside tread first. Is this inherent to our cars? The rears still look good and I can probably squeeze them out to 20K.

BTW, I've got 255/40/17 Kuhmo Ecsta 711's. Not the best tires but they were a package deal with my rims. Nonetheless I go thru tires like socks. Going to try some 275/40 BFGoodrich, Goodyears or Nitto's next time. Never had the benefit of a really good performance tire.

 

[HoustonGT]

Maybe it's because they should be at 35psi, which means at 30psi the outside wears out faster than the rest of the tire.

PS, i hate my Kumhos too and the outside has worn out alot too. I didnt have them by choice either, they came with the car

 

[DropTopPony]

my stock goodyears went about 20k, then my nitto's would be good for about the same...but i hated them. My Goodyear F1's have been on since last spring but only have @1k on them so check back in a few years to see how they wear.

 

[hotmustang331]

Stock goodyears went 33K on the front NO ROTATION! lol. And they had plenty of tread, but the inside tread was getting a little bumpy and the streering wheel was vibration. Got about 24K on the rear 285 Kumho esctas. They are thin in the inside, and have plenty on the outside...30PSI. My car lights the tires up easy, and i often nail it. (1-2nd burn...every day just about lol)

 

[billfisher]

if your tire wear rating is below 220 firgure it to wear quickly. toe it out a litttle will help. and add camber for a little more. but if you get "A" traction treadwear 180 tires they won't last. i use different sizes on front and rear, so no rotating.


HEY 331, yo dude have you degreed your cams? you can get the extra 8 with them degreed.

 

[blackfang]

I get usually 3 years out of mine

 

[blackfang]

Treadware means nothing among different brands of tires

 

[BennyBlown2v]

My stock tires lasted me 12k miles in the rear, now the GSD3's in the rear are about worn out and I'm just at 16k miles now! The stock fronts lasted till 15k miles, though I did have horrible alignment issues. I attribute the crappy wear in the rears to A) bent rear axle causing really bad toe out (replaced with IRS tehe ) B) Too many burnouts, and C) stupid soft tires grr. When I go ahead and replace my tires I'll switch over to 18x9/18x10 front/rear wheels...

On the issue of wear pattern, mine have always worn on the inside (both front/back) not the outside

 

[GT02MG]

about a year maybe...they never get to see a lot of life

 

[Stang|ess]

Stock Gatorbacks on the front are going 26k, I can probably get another 5k or so, before I need to replace them.

Rear tires went out at around 15k

 

[98blackmagic]

My BFG DR'S........................4 months





They do what they are suppose to though.

 

[Jinx]

Stock Gatorbacks here, going on 36k and still have 30% of the tread left.

 

[KronicRacer]

i got my gt with gatorbacks at 13,000. changed those 2,000 miles later have gone 30,000 on the fusion zri's just got a new set a month ago

 

[Give Me TP]

My stock Goodyears will have over 40,000 miles within a month or two.

 

[Red03Mustang]

I had Kumho on mine. Went about 20k, and I forgot to rotate half the time.

Then, I went off the road because my tires were too slick. I should've changed them sooner! Always go with good tires.

 

[03ghoststang]

my original tires went 22K miles i got some falken tires on now they're ok but i can only rotate them form side to side cause i got 275/40 outback and 245/45 in the front

 

[streetstang03]

i've got 30K+ on Nittos right now. They're nearing the end of their life though. Im trying to make them last until March for when my new wheels and tires come in...

 

[streetstang03]

oh, i generally keep them at 35psi for daily driving due to the higher gas prices

 

[OleYellarGT]

I am currently running Conti touring contact, usually the stock tire for mercedes benz. Not a drag radial mind you, so straight line traction has it's limits, but great rain traction and cornering. up to 40k on them and still pretty new looking.....even with the SEVERAL burn-outs

 

[hotmustang331]

if your tire wear rating is below 220 firgure it to wear quickly. toe it out a litttle will help. and add camber for a little more. but if you get "A" traction treadwear 180 tires they won't last. i use different sizes on front and rear, so no rotating.


HEY 331, yo dude have you degreed your cams? you can get the extra 8 with them degreed.

Sure didnt. We wanted to avoid tearing the front of the motor down. Good idea though...that $600 intake and an aluminum DS should do the trick