I'm eating tyres...

[Heroformosa]

I'm looking for advice on tyres. I drive a Freelander2 (permanent 4x4) on very winding, rough, single track roads (with passing-places) in NW Scotland (between Achiltibuie and Lochinver, known as the "wee mad road"). Not offroading, unless I meet a stag or terrified tourist on a blind corner and have to take to the hills). It's my work commute and I'm doing around 15k miles per year. Not fast in real terms, but I do fairly shift through those tight, well-known corners. My tyres (I've tried various upper-mid-range brands) last only 8-10 months. So, can anyone suggest a tyre model that's good for travelling on tight, winding roads at good speed? Not specifically off-road tyres or winter tyres, just something with good hard-wearing rubber!

[Krikkit]

What have you used so far, and how have they worn? It sounds more like an issue with alignment etc than simple wear if they're going that quickly.

That said, if you can get them in the right sizes I'd suggest something like Michelin Crossclimates.

[BrettMRC]

Heroformosa said:

but I do fairly shift through those tight, well-known corners.

Ah. You're one of Them.

[ChevronB19]

Krikkit said:

What have you used so far, and how have they worn? It sounds more like an issue with alignment etc than simple wear if they're going that quickly.

That said, if you can get them in the right sizes I'd suggest something like Michelin Crossclimates.

I had crossclimates on my old Freelander 2, similar environment (rural Cumbria) and found them to be excellent and long lasting.

[brillomaster]

michelins are probably the longest lasting tyres, but they'll still be prematurely worn by bad alignment or incorrect tyre pressures, so i'd confirm both those are in order first. it'll likely be obvious by how the current tyres are wearing.

[Cold]

When was the last time you had your Haldex serviced?

[Heroformosa]

Thanks, all. Alignments, pressures, etc, all checked and are fine. Wear is even, (obvs more wear on front tyres). I've currently got "Nexen N Fera", fitted in May and needing replaced; previously "Riken Road Perf" and "Goodyear Efficient Grip SUV", none of which lasted well. I've got on well with Michelins on other cars, so happy to give Crossclimates a try.
And yes, BrettMRC, I admit I am 'one of Them', which is fine as long as I don't meet myself coming the other way...
Haldex done recently.

[Bobupndown]

Just changed from a set of General Grabber AT3 which did 48000 miles on my Freelander 2. Have put on Continental Cross Contact ATR, only done 3000 on these so far but serm good so far. Would recommend a 4 wheel alignment when replacing tyres if excessive wear is an issue. I didn't bother because mind wore down evenly and routinely. I find AT tyres last far better than more road biased rubber but handling and grip is not really noticeably different (at sensible speeds).

[E-bmw]

Without being all "sucky-eggy", I suspect you will find nothing fits your brier as you are "hustling" a 2 tonne lump with off-road suspension over less than perfect roads at better than average speeds.

If you really want to get more mileage out of your tyres you will need to adjust your driving style.

I am not preaching as I do the same (all-be-it in a more mainstream hatchback) and accept that the compromise I have is mileage per set, without compromising on grip levels.

[Tony1963]

I suspect the only real answer here would be to consider slowing down a bit. But that won’t appeal so just put up with it. I’d probably be the same as the OP, just enjoying it, stuff the expense.

[paintman]

Think you've got a couple of choices.
Drive as you are, enjoy your driving & replace tyres more frequently.
Slow down, stop enjoying your driving but your tyres will last longer.

Harder compound might increase longevity but it might also adversely affect grip.