SUV Tyre Wear

Submitted: Sunday, Aug 05, 2007 at 11:10

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All Terrain (AT) Tyres

When you are looking for a compromise between off-road capability and good on-road manners, an All-Terrain (AT) tyre is the way to go.

lawriep

Can anyone tell me what mileage I should expect from my set of Toyo SUV Tyres on my Toyota Kluger. I bought the Kluger new three years ago fitted with 225/70R16 102S tyres. I have driven a modest 40,000 kls averaging around 13,300kl per year.

Its due for Rego and was failed on tyre tread wear (all four). The spare is still unused. I keep the pressures at factory recommended levels for city driving and inflate an extra 3 to 4 lb on fast highway trips. I do about four long haul trips each year .. around 2,300 kl return trips on the Hume highway and otherwise use it for city driving.

It has only been on unsealed roads a few times (nothing challenging) and is serviced on schedule by my Toyota Dealer.

Lawrie Pople

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Reply By: Brian (VIC) - Sunday, Aug 05, 2007 at 11:51

Sunday, Aug 05, 2007 at 11:51

Lawrie,
I recently replaced the Bridgestone Duelers that were factory fitted as new after about 50000 km.
After speaking to a few people about what to get it, transpired that I had gotten about 10000 to 20000 km more out of mine than expected, with a mix of on and off road use.
What I have been told is that the manufacturers generally have an arrangement with certain tyre makers such that they put low mileage tyres on as stock in the hope that the average customer will simply replace like with like, at fairly low mileages. Wouldn't hurt to talk to an independant tyre fitter as well but I'm sure they will give you the same explanation.
Brian T

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Follow Up By: lawriep - Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 12:57

Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 12:57

Thanks everyone for your responses. I have done some more research encouraged by your words and am checking other brands before fitting new tyres. An independent tyre dealer I have already spoken to has basically confirmed what you have all said.

Lawrie

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Reply By: Member - Royce- Sunday, Aug 05, 2007 at 13:15

Sunday, Aug 05, 2007 at 13:15

40,000 ks sounds about right to me. My experience is that bitumen wears tyres quicker than non-challenging off road.

My rear wheels probably last around 40,000 ks whilst the front last 50% longer. Okay.... I should rotate, but tend to buy in pairs instead.

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