How long do tyres last?

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duckers26

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992 posts

174 months

Tuesday 17th August 2010
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My car is 6 years old and has done 27,000 miles. At the last service they said that the front tyres were about 60% worn and the back 40%, so it sounds like there is a fair bit of life left in them. Then a friend said that you shouldn't keep tyres on a car once they're over 5 years irrespective of wear. Is this true and should I change them? Thanks!

duckers26

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992 posts

174 months

Tuesday 17th August 2010
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Yes they have lasted a long time! At this rate they'll still be on at eight years. Reason being the car is only driven once a week at most and normally for long journeys out of London so not a lot of town driving.

duckers26

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992 posts

174 months

Wednesday 18th August 2010
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Thanks for the help. The car is hardly used around town as I live in central London and get the tube, it probably moves around 4 times a month for longer runs out of town. Had a look at the tyres and they look fine with no pressure loss since I last checked.

duckers26

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992 posts

174 months

Wednesday 18th August 2010
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Well I decided to err on the side of caution and four new tyres going on at the weekend - the same ones as they seem to last well!