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Surferdude.Can you give me an update on your Goodyear Duraplus tyre wear, longevity, performance etc.
SurferdudeIs you odometer reading 45,000 kms or have you done 45,000 kms on the same set of Duraplus with still over 6mm of tread left on them?
Still look to be on track for that number or a bit more since wear slows down as the tread gets lower (less flex in the tread blocks).
OK so 50,000 out of a set of tyres made for longevity. Is that about normal? Maybe I'm expecting a bit too much.
SurferdudeIt's Goodyear that say they are built for long life, however their Australian site doesn't mention any particular expected kms, I wouldn't expect them too since, cars, driving habits, conditions make it impossible. Cut and paste from their site below:Exclusive to Goodyear Autocare, The Goodyear Duraplus has been designed to deliver a durable and long lasting tread by utilising Goodyear Tredlife Technology. Behind Tredlife Technology are a number of tyre design innovations made to deliver longer lasting treads. It incorporates a wider tread profile that leads to an increased road footprint and more wearable rubber in contact with the road. Furthermore, an advanced carbon-based tread compound is used so that the tyre has a higher resistance to frictional wear, which can further increase the tyre's tread life and increase mileage.Either way I should be getting a set of 4 fitted on Monday after ordering them today. I'll post pricing and the Tyre outlet/branch once they are on the car.Thanks surferdude for your valued advice - always very professional.
Quote from: surferdude on March 30, 2012, 06:11:07Still look to be on track for that number or a bit more since wear slows down as the tread gets lower (less flex in the tread blocks).You learn something new everyday in this place.Which is a good thing because if, for example, I lose a thousand brain cells a day if I have a couple of glasses of wine, it means that I can add two thousand cells a day by reading all the posts on here.So by drinking red wine and being an i30ownersclub.com member, I can actually increase my nett intelligence on an ongoing basis.How's that for a win/win
The only issue is they don't yet come in a size to suit our 16" wheels.
Quote from: surferdude on March 30, 2012, 02:46:27The only issue is they don't yet come in a size to suit our 16" wheels.I was following this thread with interest until you said this.My original Hankooks are not lasting as long as I expected (last car 80k for 5). This car 50k down and perhaps 15k to go. Gives me a year or less to choose a replacement.Being retired, I probably have enough time to choose but recommendations from yourself certainly help. Good to have you here.
Got the four new tyres today Goodyear Duraplus 195/65R15, supplied, fitted, new valves, balanced and wheel alignment for $500 inc GST.Not sure if this is good value or not, but was the best I could get after a phone around. Got them from the Goodyear dealer at Boronia. Tyres are made inChina
Would you personally rate these as better than 195/65r15 Mastercraft/Contis?
Quote from: 1DRR on April 07, 2012, 16:54:09Would you personally rate these as better than 195/65r15 Mastercraft/Contis?Yes.I could have accessed either of the others at a good price but chose the Duraplus. Now, some 15,000 klms on I have no regrets.
4 for 3 goodyear deal
Quote from: Dazzler on April 08, 2012, 05:02:374 for 3 goodyear dealIs this at Goodyear tyre centres? Or..?EDIT: Just Googled it. It's until next Saturday the 14th April.
Tyres are made inChina
Quote from: Instroe on April 02, 2012, 08:26:08Tyres are made inChinasurferdude, are yours Chinese too?
Hi Trev.. I will need new tyres in the next month my Hybrid has done 48,500 on the Dunlop 300E originals which I have been happy with. They have been rotated every 15K by the dealer but the fronts are very close to the tread marker (the backs still have maybe 5K left in them but I will do all 4 at once.You say the Duraplus comes in my size 215/60R16 but are they an eco tyre (Fuel saver?) I'm tempted by the Michelin or Goodyear eco tyres as Fuel Economy and quietness are more important to me than wear rates... What is your recommendation taking that into account please? (and how long is the 4 for 3 goodyear deal on?)