[thegull]

hi,
just wondering everyone's opinion on the following:

I have a 2.0 TDI Eos, and have just had its 2nd service and they have told me I need to change all tyres. The rear 2 are "deformed" (?) and the front the tread low....but should last to the summer.....mmmmmmm

is this a normal tyre life?, the car is used normally, it just surprised me thats all.

Also the tyres are 215/55/ R16 97W Dunlops,..... comments ?????

what should I replace them for?? as to be honest cars are not my thing , although i love em....

thanks

 

[Kuz_Starr]

I had my first set replaced after abt 10,000 miles.

I have Continental Sport Contact 3 tyres. But I drive to Manchester (from London) regularly. And it takes me 2 and a quarter hours going 90+
Tyre life obviously depends on the type of tyres and how much you use your car.

 

[Davey_g]

And it takes me 2 and a quarter hours going 90+
Tyre life obviously depends on the type of tyres and how much you use your car.

Naughty Naughty!....

I say u have done pretty well to get that far on the tyres...I found that on diesels the front tyres wear out faster because there is a lot more torque going to the front wheels than in a petrol meaning slightly faster wear due to the extra load

 

[Scooby Doo]

All mine were replaced at approx 20,000 miles

 

[Kuz_Starr]

Dave, come on - I've got an Eos.

Its the same with the petrol engines. I think with all front wheel drives, the front tyres will wear down quicker, regardless of fuel type.

 

[Davey_g]

LOL it doesn't really matter what car you got everyone seems to look the same when I'm called out to cut them out of their mangled recks....LOL....either very dead or very hurt... not up to me anyway every man for himself and all that...
But granted every front wheel drive car will loose more tread on the front but it will be worse on diesels as there is extra load (stress) on the drive wheels due to the massive torque

 

[Kuz_Starr]

Valid valid.

I'll take that positively, and attempt to drive slower. I don't mind getting to Manchester in 3 hours instead of 2 & a quarter.
But (hypothetically), if I had to be pulled out of a mangled wreck, I'd prefer it to be a fellow Eos driver pulling me out

 

[Davey_g]

lol....Would be very upsetting....seeing such a beautifull car mangled!..i wonder how the EOS would hold up in a crash with the roof down?...i know it has "pop up bars" which stops you getting squished but that doesnt stop you sliding out of your seatbelt and...well getting squished..lol.....
Sorrry, i have seemed to have wondered off from the original question here.....lol

 

[Todd_A]

Here in the U.S.A. we generaly rotate the tires at 6,00 to 10,000 miles to prolong the life. Depending on the tire, we can get about 30,000 to 40,000 on them. Rotation of the tire is key to the life, as well as the kind of driving. You can imagine, if you have lots of twistys and turns, the tires will go faster, when compared to the person who has high milage, on straight roads.

 

[Kuz_Starr]

Todd, I noticed in your spec, you have a windscreen. Did this come standard? Or did you pay for this optional extra? LoL
I'd be a bit worried if your car didnt have a windscreen as standard

 

[eismeerblue]

I rotate tires every 5000 U.S. miles, left front to right rear, right rear to right front, right front to left rear and left rear to left front. I get about 30,000 miles per set. The OEM tires are considered "performance" tires and are only good for about 30-35,000 miles. I buy standard tires for my Vanagon and get around 50,000 miles per set.

The wind screen is standard equipment in the U.S.

Steve
2007 Eismeer Blue Sport, Moonrock grey leather, 18" wheels.

 

[Kuz_Starr]

Lets get this one straight.
As far as I know, the windscreen is the pane of glass which at the front of the car - I have a feeling you're talking about the wind deflector?

Thats why I said, that I'd be worried if his car didn't have a windscreen as standard. Some UK resident help me out here

 

[Lucari]

According to the US site, the wind deflector is the front pop up mesh in windshield frame. The wind blocker is the rear , removable part that fits behind the front seats. Both are standard in the US whereas the latter costs us £200 in the UK. The windscreen could be any of these.

Sorry for going off thread.

Richard

 

[funeosity]

Our cars done 17000 miles and needs new tires up front - its a diesel, though the petrols v diesel debate is bs. You generate acceleration through the engine youve got. diesel - it comes on with lower revs, petrol, you screw the nuts off it - but the tyres dont know which., they turn just the same and feel the same pain - ulitimately with a petrol engine you get there quicker. refering to torque shows a lack of understanding - or more likely an inferiority complex - the tdi is slow. The other pain in the neck is the car needs a new windscreen as this one has 2x 8 inch cracks. The eos is flawed diamond but good fun, far better than so many of the dull boxes knocking around.

 

[eismeerblue]

Here in the U.S. the glass that blocks the wind, sand, rain, birds and bird poop from coming into the vehicle is called a windshield. Wind deflector sit atop the windshield, wind blocker covers the back seat area with an upright piece that blocks the wind from the necks of the driver and passenger. : )

Steve

 

[Davey_g]

refering to torque shows a lack of understanding - or more likely an inferiority complex.

Erm.... Parden me? You might have a point.... If I had a diesel.... I know what I'm talking about ta.

 

[Kuz_Starr]

You tell him Davey.
I hate it when people give it large about technicalities, & talk to the rest of us like we're inferior to them.
This a forum, some light hearted banter and a place where we can gain some knowledge about the car we all drive.

Ppl who start with 'I think you'll find...' or are just generally argumentative, talk like they have something to prove - and usually that would come from an 'inferiority complex'.

This is a car forum, not a place to see who's technical 'biceps' are larger.
I'm ashamed to be driving the same make & model as some of these ppl..am selling up

nah, just kidding..

 

[Davey_g]

Tell me about it Kuz.....lol i mean, everyones entitled to their opinions but jeeze...what did i ever do to you...lol.

Oh its annoyed me now so,sorry im going to have to explain/bore the hell out of everyone...
Diesels will GENERALY use up tyre tread faster for 3 reasons....
firtly the torque does come into it because diesels are normaly a lot more torquey than petrols they have the ability to generate more power from less revs...meaning that the power will come in sooner. This is turn means that that the energy is generated while the car is in less relative motion on the road meaning there is much more stress on the tyre face touching the road..in simple terms power that kicks in while the car is going slowly is going to need a lot more friction to get the big metal lump moving rather than power that kicks in while the car is going fast as there is already a lot of motion so no energy is lost in tyre friction.....

secondly because they have low rev range power people "normaly" use all the power more of the time as the power is readily available as petrols you have to rev it right up to get the same power output, and how many people constantly take there petrol engines up to 5000-6000rpm? not many...so more tyre stress more of the time...

and thirdly Diesels engines are normaly 5-15% heavier than petrol engines meaning more weight over the drive wheels and hey presto causing more friction when steering....

so that is why you might experience a bit more tread wear on diesels...even if it is just a little.
looks like i didnt waist my money on that Masters Degree in Applied Physics after all...just a shame they dont do one for spelling.

 

[mateos]

just replaced my front tyres (Dunlop SP01 235/40/18) @ 36k miles which i was pleased with. Backs still got loads tread. Fronts are now Pirelli Rosso, so have to see how they go......

 

[Todd_A]

Todd, I noticed in your spec, you have a windscreen. Did this come standard? Or did you pay for this optional extra? LoL
I'd be a bit worried if your car didnt have a windscreen as standard

LOL, here in the U.S.A. we call what you are describing a windshield. I know it has been called a windscreen across the pond for years. Of coarse I think you know that the windscreen I am describing is the one you put behind the seat when the top is down
There, I have changed my signature and corrected Wind screen, to Wind deflector