GT86 - How long do tyres typically last?

[VeeFource]

Did a drifting course last weekend in an MX5, ace fun but lordy did we get through tyres!

Can see the GT86 as a future car I'd like to own but given it's got such a lively back end, it got me wondering how many miles owners are seeing out of their tyres through "normal" driving? Decent tyres for the MX5 can be had for as little as £35 but I understand the Prius tyres are not far off £200!

[kambites]

I don't see why the GT86's tyres would be expensive if you're willing to buy budget, they're just 215/45-R17; not an uncommon size.

The OEM Michelin Primacys seem to be £113 on Camskill.

Edited by kambites on Monday 2nd September 11:42

[VeeFource]

kambites said:

I don't see why the GT86's tyres would be expensive if you're willing to buy budget, they're just 215/45-R17; not an uncommon size.

The OEM Michelin Primacys seem to be £113 on Camskill.

Edited by kambites on Monday 2nd September 11:42

From what I've read the energy saving Prius tyres are ideal as they give predictable grip due to their rigid side walls etc. Fitting a set of ditch finders might make it quite a scary car I'd imagine, though if anyone's done this to their '86 then feel free to share your experiences..

£113's not too bad assuming they'll last a while

[kambites]

VeeFource said:

From what I've read the energy saving Prius tyres are ideal as they give predictable grip due to their rigid side walls etc. Fitting a set of ditch finders might make it quite a scary car I'd imagine, though if anyone's done this to their '86 then feel free to share your experiences..

It doesn't run on "energy saving" tyres - it runs on Michelin Primacy HPs.

ETA: I can't imagine why putting cheap tyres on a GT86 would be any worse than putting cheap tyres on an MX5.

Edited by kambites on Monday 2nd September 11:53

[GroundEffect]

So...you think you'll be drifting a GT86 on the road?

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[VeeFource]

GroundEffect said:

So...you think you'll be drifting a GT86 on the road?

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Not drifting, but it's designed to be slidey which is surely going to reduce the life of the tyres...

[Daston]

VeeFource said:

Not drifting, but it's designed to be slidey which is surely going to reduce the life of the tyres...

It's got to be set up the same way as most front engine rwd cars I would have thought. Therefore the tyre life is dependent on your right foot.

I would expect them to last a reasonable amount of time and shouldnt be too pricy either.

[Daston]

VeeFource said:

Not drifting, but it's designed to be slidey which is surely going to reduce the life of the tyres...

It's got to be set up the same way as most front engine rwd cars I would have thought. Therefore the tyre life is dependent on your right foot.

I would expect them to last a reasonable amount of time and shouldnt be too pricy either.

[robinessex]

A set of tyres lasts for about 1 Top Gear programme. Don't they !!!!

[McWigglebum4th]

Mmmmmmm

Thinking about how powerfully built we are, how heroic our driving is and our normal daily mileage the second an EV is mentioned I would say 2 to 3 days

[Stig]

From seeing the results from the press fleet, which was ragged senseless on track for a couple of weeks, I'd say almost forever!

It's very light on tyre wear. Incidentally, the size is apparently the most common in Europe - making replacements cheaper and with unrivalled choice.

[VeeFource]

robinessex said:

A set of tyres lasts for about 1 Top Gear programme. Don't they !!!!

Just wondered what owners are seeing now the car's been out a while is all. Doesn't seem to be much about it on the net