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Dec 19, 2008 | 01:05 PM

#16

AHI

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From: Toronto

Rep Power: 19

Thank god I own a tire shop....

Dec 19, 2008 | 03:45 PM

#17

NorthVan

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From: Vancouver

Rep Power: 684

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHITE S

My worst/best problem is that i drive up and down a long winding hill every day and thats killing my tires

That is a good problem to have. Enjoy the daily drive.

Dec 19, 2008 | 04:06 PM

#18

contigo

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Posts: 784

From: Colombia

Rep Power: 66

3K Kms, tried them all, TOYO R888 the best for me considering track usage and life, plus I love the looks!!!
BTW Dealer of Michelin, Pirelli, Toyo, Dunlop and Hoosier

Dec 19, 2008 | 09:48 PM

#19

vrnkc

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Posts: 179

From: California

Rep Power: 26

Tire Life

14,000 miles on my rear tire--no tracking- worn down to the fabric!

Dec 20, 2008 | 12:14 PM

#20

Fkim011

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From: Southern California

Rep Power: 100

When I changed my rear, the metal was about to show and that was at 12K.

Dec 20, 2008 | 02:50 PM

#21

911dev

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Posts: 807

From: East coast

Rep Power: 53

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrnkc

14,000 miles on my rear tire--no tracking- worn down to the fabric!

Your bold!

Dec 20, 2008 | 02:52 PM

#22

Porsche561

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From: Boca Raton

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Porsche561 is infamous around these parts

and the cost to replace the tires?

Dec 20, 2008 | 07:36 PM

#23

yrralis1

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From: South Florida

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A set of two rears and an alignment is in the 1K ball park .

Dec 22, 2008 | 08:31 AM

#24

etmorcus

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Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 6

From: La Quinta, CA

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I have 24 k on my fronts-Bridgestones and replaced the rears at 14 k. I expect to replace both again at 28k or so. I have never had any tires last this long! My last car was a 540i and I replaced rears at 10-12k and fronts at 18k (staggered setup).
The bad news is I don't autocross and don't burn rubber! The good news is I am very happy with the price on Bridgestones and their longevity!
Cheers