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Old 09-10-2013, 07:47 AM   #20
Dave in MN
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Wink Re: Why don't we get a decent mileage from our tires?

I started with new tires and since then I've put 68,000 miles on my car over the last 12 years. About 18,000 miles ago, I replaced two of the four. 9,000 miles ago I replaced two again and they still had good useable tread (30-40%) I am also factoring I have two spares that I have cycled in during those miles and they remain on the car as 1/2 worn. Unless my logic or math is in error, it appears I have gotten on average better than 40,000 miles on a set. I do have my toe-in set at a slim 1/16".

Is this making sense? It appears to be on the high side of what most are reporting.

The tires are Firestone...purchased at Snyder's.

They are whitewalls...so they are probably better tires...right? Excuse me...I couldn't help but stir the pot a little!
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