Q3 replacement tyres

[norfolkngood]

Good afternoon one and all. 

I hope we are all well? 

Last Feb I purchased a Q3 on a 70 plate which im pleased with. However whilst it has original (Hankook) tyres these are now showing signs of needing replacement due to perishing. 

I have got various prices, and went to get some Bridgestone Alenzas today, and was advised that as my mileage was 8-10K per year with minimal motorways I would potentially be in the same postion in 3-4 years with tyres perishing and needing replacement whilst still a decent amount of tread. 

I got prices for Kumho, Bridgestone, Hankooks and Yokahamas, but would appreciate some advise on which ones are going to last longest given my mileage / terrain. 

The sizes are 235/55/R18/100V

Thanks in advance. 

A.

[Magnet]

Hello A ( proper name?)

If you are doing 10k/a and expect a set of tyres to still have ‘a decent amount of tread’ after 4 years, then I think you have expectations beyond the reasonable. I just don’t see it, even if you spend on the best.

In case it helps:-

Based on family experience, if I had a 4x4 type vehicle I would be going with Pirelli Scorpians. 
I’ve recently fitted a set of Kumho on our largish family saloon. 
Kind regards,

Gareth.

p.s. A ? - not too fussed on your choice of forum name. 

[norfolkngood]

3 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Hello A ( proper name?)

If you are doing 10k/a and expect a set of tyres to still have ‘a decent amount of tread’ after 4 years, then I think you have expectations beyond the reasonable. I just don’t see it, even if you spend on the best.

In case it helps:-

Based on family experience, if I had a 4x4 type vehicle I would be going with Pirelli Scorpians. 
I’ve recently fitted a set of Kumho on our largish family saloon. 
Kind regards,

Gareth.

p.s. A ? - not too fussed on your choice of forum name. 

Maybe I haven't explained it well. 

If the tyres wear, due to mileage and need replacing that's fine. The tyre shop operative said he didnt think that would be the case, though, and they would perish before tread wore out given my milages.

It just always bugs me disposing of tyre with decent tread due to perishing. 

 

[cliffcoggin]

I have never known tyres to perish as a result of ageing until well over ten years old. Four years at 10000 miles per year is going to wear them out long before the rubber degrades.

[norfolkngood]

1 minute ago, cliffcoggin said:

I have never known tyres to perish as a result of ageing until well over ten years old. Four years at 10000 miles per year is going to wear them out long before the rubber degrades.

Existing ones are original ones 2020 and whilst passed MOT in September with a note they were showing signs perishing the fronts have now been flagged red (following further unrelated work) with 24k miles on vehicle. The rears have 5.3mm of tread whilst the fronts 3.4mm

[Magnet]

Thanks A,

So we beg to differ on the anticipated rate of tread wear . Note:- it is usual for originally fitted tyres to last longer than subsequent sets of the same brand, but..

In terms of recommendations for future sets, I think the forum has given you some advice to help you select a brand for your next set. 
 

Having said that, could you now do us a kindness and amend your profile to at least include your full first name? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[norfolkngood]

Wasn't aware of that with original tyres, thank you.