BlueBeastie said:
How long should run flats last on a Cooper S?
Mine have done 13000km and not looking happy. I had them rotated at 10000km and the guy at Hi-Q reckons they should be rotated every 5000km.
Driving still is not fast and I don't spin wheels and occasionally get enthusiastic through corners
Thanks :thumbs:
This is basically like asking "how long is a piece of string" :=):
It depends on too many variables, which is why manufacturers give you a very broad range of life.
Tyre life is dependant on:
Vehicle;
Camber;
Alignment;
Driving Style;
Engine(auto vs Manual);
Road Surface;
Environmental conditions;
Tyre Pressure;
and probably much more than I have listed.
As a consequence, its quite possible, that you are experiencing normal wear for the car you drive, how you drive it, where you drive it, how you inflate it and much more.
Or its possible that you are experiencing irregular wear and tear.
In either instance, you can only hope to monitor and adjust the conditions which you are in control of:
Tyre pressure;
Driving style;
Alignment;
Camber;
Things like altitude, humidity, driving surface (gravel laden, slick, rough, pothole ridden, wet, sharp) are beyond reasonable control.
I have had two punctures on the same tyre in a 6 month space. The tyre just doesnt feel the same, and it still has about 50% life. I have to change it soon, as its the only thing between me and the road.
I dont ever spin tyres, always check pressure and drive enthusiastically from time to time.
Tyre guys in general are not to be trusted (they are like Verimark salesman in my opinion). They will say rotate every 5000km, because its R400 for them 3 times a year to rotate, balance and align your tyres.
Its a load of crock.
I scheme take them into a trusted tyre place and have them diagnose the issue. Could be just poor inflation, alignment or something silly.
Best of luck and let us know if you find anything out.
