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A couple of questions, my M3 cab has just consumed a new set of SportContact 3s in 3k miles without the disengagement of traction control or any sideways shenanigans. Is this normal and, if so, what can anyone recommend that might last a bit longer? I realise that M3s cost a bit to run but my previous Z3M and T350C failed to comsume tyres at this rate...
Thanks,
Howard
Thanks,
Howard
Even 8k is taking the piss! You should get at least 12k from a set of rears and double that from the fronts if you drive normally. Throw in a few trackdays, doughnuts and fat "Number 11's" and that goes out the window.
My Michelin Pilots have done 8k miles. The rears are about 50% worn and the fronts about 20%. That includes a trip to the Ring. Clearly there's something wrong.
Matt
My Michelin Pilots have done 8k miles. The rears are about 50% worn and the fronts about 20%. That includes a trip to the Ring. Clearly there's something wrong.
Matt
mikez328 said:
MattOz said:
Even 8k is taking the piss! You should get at least 12k from a set of rears and double that from the fronts if you drive normally. Throw in a few trackdays, doughnuts and fat "Number 11's" and that goes out the window.
My Michelin Pilots have done 8k miles. The rears are about 50% worn and the fronts about 20%. That includes a trip to the Ring. Clearly there's something wrong.
Matt
Agreed. Rears should be good for at least 15K & fronts for 24K. You must drive like a 17 year old, spinning the tyres at every junction... Don't ask stupid questions like this. I assume you are lonely sitting in your bedroom/pit?My Michelin Pilots have done 8k miles. The rears are about 50% worn and the fronts about 20%. That includes a trip to the Ring. Clearly there's something wrong.
Matt
The guy could have something wrong with his car, the camber could be well out or something.
Thanks for all the replies, to answer a few questions:
They were inflated as per the owners guide. Both the age of 17 and spinning the rears off of traffic lights are long behind me. Wear is even across both tyres and equal on both sides. Since posting earlier I have heard of others getting this sort of mileage from ContiSports and so am having Michelin PS2s fitted tomorrow, here's hoping they last a bit longer but will get the geometry checked to be sure.
They were inflated as per the owners guide. Both the age of 17 and spinning the rears off of traffic lights are long behind me. Wear is even across both tyres and equal on both sides. Since posting earlier I have heard of others getting this sort of mileage from ContiSports and so am having Michelin PS2s fitted tomorrow, here's hoping they last a bit longer but will get the geometry checked to be sure.
My Conti SportContact 2s last about 10,000 miles on an e34 M5, but that's got no traction control, so I'd expect a bit more life out of one with. Even when I was doing track days I'd still get 6,000 miles out of a set (unless it was an airfield day, then it'd be 100 miles).
My Z4MC has the original BMW spec Continentals on and they've got about 4000 miles on them and look like new.
Are they a specific compound (N0, N1, etc. for Porsche) or low load rating (i.e. below 90) as they'll be softer than normal and will grip well, but not last very long.
My Z4MC has the original BMW spec Continentals on and they've got about 4000 miles on them and look like new.
Are they a specific compound (N0, N1, etc. for Porsche) or low load rating (i.e. below 90) as they'll be softer than normal and will grip well, but not last very long.
hwassall said:
A couple of questions, my M3 cab has just consumed a new set of SportContact 3s in 3k miles without the disengagement of traction control or any sideways shenanigans. Is this normal and, if so, what can anyone recommend that might last a bit longer? I realise that M3s cost a bit to run but my previous Z3M and T350C failed to comsume tyres at this rate...
Thanks,
Howard
Can't believe this!? Are you sure?!Thanks,
Howard
I could do a set of front conti's "hammering" a torque monster FWD A4 170TDI in 7000 miles (and they do the steering aswell)!
AM-BM said:
hwassall said:
A couple of questions, my M3 cab has just consumed a new set of SportContact 3s in 3k miles without the disengagement of traction control or any sideways shenanigans. Is this normal and, if so, what can anyone recommend that might last a bit longer? I realise that M3s cost a bit to run but my previous Z3M and T350C failed to comsume tyres at this rate...
Thanks,
Howard
Can't believe this!? Are you sure?!Thanks,
Howard
I could do a set of front conti's "hammering" a torque monster FWD A4 170TDI in 7000 miles (and they do the steering aswell)!
As i said, I'll get the geometry checked but can anyone think of anything else that may cause this, a problem with the M diff perhaps? Other that, than I'm a 17 year old, traffic light racer of course...
gizlaroc said:
mikez328 said:
Agreed. Rears should be good for at least 15K & fronts for 24K. You must drive like a 17 year old, spinning the tyres at every junction... Don't ask stupid questions like this. I assume you are lonely sitting in your bedroom/pit?
How about you stop answering questions in the manner you do?! If you can't be pleasant then don't bother. The guy could have something wrong with his car, the camber could be well out or something.
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