I have an '04 Coupe with 26,000 miles. When I brought it in for inspection last week we noticed that the tires were almost worn out. No big deal except that this was the second set of rear tires on this car.

The first were standard issue Continentals, the second Goodyear F1 GS D3. Ok I mixed them -- but what a difference in handling with the Goodyears on the rear. Mileage also improved.

The problem is that the second set only lasted 9,000 miles.!!
Is this all the miles we should expect?

Has anyone else had the problem of excessive rear tire wear?

I am not a particularly agressive driver, and these miles were mixed.

I don't see any other posts with this problem -- I'm hoping that it's not just me.

Any comments, suggestions, or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

was the wear uniform to the fronts and rears or just the rears?

 

Yes -- mostly even wear over the surface - slightly more in the center

 

i have 30k on my ps2's, a very soft tire life rated at 220. i'm just showing decent wear and i've had the traction control fuses pulled the last 9k or so miles.

id say your either really hard on the tires, of there is a problem with the car. is the wear even?

 

Sorry upon reading again I think I misunderstood the question. The fronts are original.
So about 1/2 the wear on the rears.

 

check your tyre pressures. you may have over inflated them.

 

I checked tire pressure -- dead on spec.
Plus upon further examination the wear is PERFECTLY even across the tire.
It would seem to me that any problem with the car would create an uneven wear pattern.
I'm stumped -- don't know what to do -- except buy new sneakers every 10K.
Further suggestions appreciated

Sorry delay here - away

 

I've gone through a set or rears in about 9000 miles too.
I went to a harder compound, and a higher sidewall profile to allow for more flex in the tire so it doesn't spin as much (therefore scrubbing the tire) - yes, the tire is not as rigid around curves, but you can't notice it on public roads.

 

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