Rear tires gone at 11k

370z TT · 03-11-2011, 12:15 AM

I went to the dealership for an oil change and i mentioned that 3rd gear was bucking. They told me that the rear tires were bald and that they needed to be changed. I baby the car and I never did a burnout, how do they just bald out in so few miles. Any similar experiences?

90 ST · 03-11-2011, 12:20 AM

if you do a lot of city driving, that would do it.

cossie1600 · 03-11-2011, 12:20 AM

Welcome to the world of high performance tires

Z1804 · 03-11-2011, 12:28 AM

I wish mine had lasted that long. I changed my wheels and tires and went through a set in 6000 miles. The camber was whey off, so I hope the new set last 10K.

Big J · 03-11-2011, 12:38 AM

Lol i have 7k on my car and mine are BALD

bsramzy · 03-11-2011, 08:56 AM

i do a significant amount of highway driving. i am at 21000 miles and the rear tires are at 3/32

TongMan · 03-11-2011, 09:10 AM

post some pictures of the tread.

370z TT · 03-11-2011, 12:31 PM

I'm at work but once I get the chance I'll post pictures. I honestly couldn't believe when the dealership told me that 3rd gear bucking was due to bald tires. He told me it was due to burnouts and I told him I refrained from doing burnout or doughnuts because I was saving up for a new set of rims and tires. I even called my mechanic and he even told me that the worst tires could withstand at least 20k miles.

Big J · 03-11-2011, 12:34 PM

Looking at your user name, is your car twin turbo'd?

370z TT · 03-11-2011, 12:38 PM

No not yet, I'm gonna get started on that in the summer, but if it was I wouldn't have posted a thread about rear tires lasting me only 11,000 miles. If I have to replace these tires which ones last longer with moderate driving because I'm not planning on replacing tires again until I'm done with my tt kit.

kenchan · 03-11-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Welcome to the world of high performance tires

this + rear toe angle for sportscars.

spearfish25 · 03-11-2011, 01:38 PM

You should realize that buying a performance car with performance tires will require more frequent tire changes. If you're going to put long-lasting all season tires on the car, I'd say you bought the wrong car. You'll be sorry...

RekeHavoc · 03-11-2011, 02:01 PM

FWIW, I'm about to try out the Continental ExtremeContact DW's. They should have better tread life than the OEM Bridgestones and they have been doing very well in the tests I've been seeing.

tranceformer · 03-11-2011, 03:06 PM

My stock rears lasted 15k miles, a little over 13 months. My new replacements (same tires) are at about 13k miles and don't have much left.

I guess you gotta pay to play.

kenchan · 03-11-2011, 03:30 PM

spearfish- i LOL'ed at big cat.

03-11-2011, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Rear tires gone at 11k I went to the dealership for an oil change and i mentioned that 3rd gear was bucking. They told me that the rear tires were bald and that they needed to be changed. I baby the car and I never did a burnout, how do they just bald out in so few miles. Any similar experiences?

03-11-2011, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Z1804 Premium Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 784 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 16	I wish mine had lasted that long. I changed my wheels and tires and went through a set in 6000 miles. The camber was whey off, so I hope the new set last 10K. __________________ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 Fairlady Z 2011 Calendar Now on Sale!!!

03-11-2011, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	You should realize that buying a performance car with performance tires will require more frequent tire changes. If you're going to put long-lasting all season tires on the car, I'd say you bought the wrong car. You'll be sorry... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-11-2011, 03:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	My stock rears lasted 15k miles, a little over 13 months. My new replacements (same tires) are at about 13k miles and don't have much left. I guess you gotta pay to play. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

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03-11-2011, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	if you do a lot of city driving, that would do it.

03-11-2011, 12:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Welcome to the world of high performance tires

03-11-2011, 12:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Lol i have 7k on my car and mine are BALD

03-11-2011, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
bsramzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: prairieville Posts: 70 Drives: 09 350z maNUAL Rep Power: 16	i do a significant amount of highway driving. i am at 21000 miles and the rear tires are at 3/32

03-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	post some pictures of the tread.

03-11-2011, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I'm at work but once I get the chance I'll post pictures. I honestly couldn't believe when the dealership told me that 3rd gear bucking was due to bald tires. He told me it was due to burnouts and I told him I refrained from doing burnout or doughnuts because I was saving up for a new set of rims and tires. I even called my mechanic and he even told me that the worst tires could withstand at least 20k miles.

03-11-2011, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Looking at your user name, is your car twin turbo'd?

03-11-2011, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	No not yet, I'm gonna get started on that in the summer, but if it was I wouldn't have posted a thread about rear tires lasting me only 11,000 miles. If I have to replace these tires which ones last longer with moderate driving because I'm not planning on replacing tires again until I'm done with my tt kit.

03-11-2011, 02:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
RekeHavoc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, TN Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	FWIW, I'm about to try out the Continental ExtremeContact DW's. They should have better tread life than the OEM Bridgestones and they have been doing very well in the tests I've been seeing.

03-11-2011, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	spearfish- i LOL'ed at big cat.