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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 08:48 AM
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Thumbs up Low profile tires life span?

What's up all ... so here's what happened to my delinte 255/30/20 tires after about 12k miles.




Is this normal? is it the brand? what brand do you suggest that may last longer?
I did have the tire pressure a bit low. can that have something to do with it?

looking forward to hearing back from you guys.
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by willin2rek
What's up all ... so here's what happened to my delinte 255/30/20 tires after about 12k miles.




Is this normal? is it the brand? what brand do you suggest that may last longer?
I did have the tire pressure a bit low. can that have something to do with it?

looking forward to hearing back from you guys.
Crappy Turanzas will be between 10-15k miles because they suck badly. Something like Super Sports will last 20k. Michelin Pilot AS3s will last 30k.
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 09:23 AM
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I want to take a guess and say it might be alignment or the tires.
I used to run Delinte for stretch for my stance car, but I would recommend paying more for a better brand tire.
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2jzdc
I want to take a guess and say it might be alignment or the tires.
I used to run Delinte for stretch for my stance car, but I would recommend paying more for a better brand tire.
I agree buying a more expensive tire, it has plenty of benefits in the long run! There are plenty of forums here with different tire choices and they are around 160$-180$ for the front and 190$-210$ for the back.

Two of the Biggest Choices Ive seen on these forums:

michelin pilot sport a/s 3+

continental dws 06
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
Crappy Turanzas will be between 10-15k miles because they suck badly. Something like Super Sports will last 20k. Michelin Pilot AS3s will last 30k.
My stock Turanzas have lasted me 3 years and 19,000 miles so far. They still have enough tread that I think I'm going to get nearly another 10,000 miles out of them before I need replacement. They haven't been crappy for me, but I agree there are better tires out there.
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 11:56 AM
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Are the damages on the front tires or the rear tires?

if front, you need harder LCA bushing from RR-Racing or FIGS.

if rear, assuming you are lowered, you need camber kit and an alignment correction.

This is not a tire issue, this is a toe wear and you will get almost the same mileage with different tires.

Many threads regarding this....
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Machine13
My stock Turanzas have lasted me 3 years and 19,000 miles so far. They still have enough tread that I think I'm going to get nearly another 10,000 miles out of them before I need replacement. They haven't been crappy for me, but I agree there are better tires out there.
Check your front tires, guarantee that there is a toe wear.(Inner side)
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 03:07 PM
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I'm on 26k miles on stock bridgestones lol. My Lexus Tech told me they still got 60-70% life left.

Lots of HWY, no hard brakes, rarely spirited driving.
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PatrixUSA
Realistic on the all-seasons I would guess. Is your car running the all-season tires (225/45R17s) or the staggered summer tires? If that's on the summer set, kudos man, as that's unreal.
Staggered - summer. IS350 Fsport.

My Lexus Tech wouldn't lie to me, I mean, I work with him lmao.
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