B7 RS4 tyre wear

[venkman]

Picked up my '07 RS4 saloon on the 13th March from Stratstone Wilmslow. Had the car inspected by Audi 500 (commuting) miles later on the 23rd only to be informed that the front tyres were on 2mm and all 4 tyres should be replaced. This was also confirmed at a second garage.

Stratstone claims there was 3mm of tread left when I picked it up and I have worn them by 1mm in my short ownership of the car. This is despite having covered a further 500 miles since the initial measurement was taken with no further wear.

Now, when I have been assured that there is plenty of life left in the tyres I expect them to last longer than 500 miles. Am I being unreasonable?

[phumy]

Normally the minimum tread is set at 1.6 mm, so perhaps they are being over cautious. If you had 4mm and 3mm when it was sold it was well outside the wear limits...

[venkman]

That's just it though - I don't think the tyres had any more than 2mm tread left when I picked it up.

Lesson learnt, I should have been more thorough, but I was assured there was plenty of life left in the tyres so expect them to last longer than 500 miles. Also seems very odd that there has supposedly been 1mm of wear in a week and a half and nothing since...

[mac4RS]

Have you any idea what replacement tyres you will buy?

[Kevin VRs]

venkman said:

Lesson learnt, I should have been more thorough,

That is your answer. Without proof of the condition of the tyres when you bought the car you have no case. Tyres are the first thing I look at when buying a used car. Adjust price accordingly for very worn tyres or ask for replacements in the price.

[venkman]

Well under the sale of goods act, goods must be of satisfactory quality,
fit for purpose, and as described. My car is both not fit for purpose and not as described...

I expect better from a supposedly prestige dealership.

[wiliferus]

If the tyres are above the 1.6mm minimum tread depth, i can't see how its not fit for purpose?

As for not as described, thats a different matter.