less than 10k mi and tires are dead

thelittlelim · 07-16-2018, 01:29 PM

Is that normal?

17 SS running with original tires from dealership. I am extremely conservative with the gas pedal. I may have taken some decent turns before but it just doesn't seem right that the wear on my tires have taken its toll.
not even at 10k mi and tire store said they're almost no longer legal

Sev · 07-16-2018, 01:43 PM

I've got over 15k on my SS tires, with some aggressive driving mixed in, no problems with treadwear. Did you buy your car used?

crosive · 07-16-2018, 01:44 PM

I'd say you are on the lower end of the spectrum, but I have seen worse, and better.

From what I've read, 15k seems to be typical, with some seeing as much as 20-30k. I've also seen some people report 5k-8k.

It depends on the driver and how much their throttle plate smells like feet.

gpskinzhut · 07-16-2018, 01:57 PM

Mine were getting slippery by 9.5k or so. Not a single burnout but a few trips on the tail of the dragon and the winding East TN roads did a number on them in short order. Replaced at a little over 10.

thelittlelim · 07-16-2018, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sev

I've got over 15k on my SS tires, with some aggressive driving mixed in, no problems with treadwear. Did you buy your car used?

brand spankin new :(

TheRedhead · 07-16-2018, 02:10 PM

I had Pirelli P Zero on my 14 GT. They wore out within 12k, and I sent a letter to Pirelli.

They basically told me to pound sand. Apparently, that's the lifespan of "performance" tires, just about 10-15k is what they made mention to.

Vtor_ZL1 · 07-16-2018, 02:18 PM

Poor alignment can lead to accelerated tire wear.. as can soft tire compounds.

redcoats1976 · 07-16-2018, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRedhead

I had Pirelli P Zero on my 14 GT. They wore out within 12k, and I sent a letter to Pirelli.

They basically told me to pound sand. Apparently, that's the lifespan of "performance" tires, just about 10-15k is what they made mention to.

which is weird,mine have 34,000 on them but will be needing new tires by fall i think.i am going to try some firestone firehawks next.

iPODFAN11 · 07-16-2018, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redcoats1976

which is weird,mine have 34,000 on them but will be needing new tires by fall i think.i am going to try some firestone firehawks next.

You have an LT though...you will get more mileage than the SS guys.

LuvMI · 07-16-2018, 04:01 PM

Get a second opinion on the tread wear.

Giri · 07-16-2018, 08:05 PM

2016 LT here bought in April 2016 and at 43k miles and I think I'm still good on treadwear. Haven't measured but looks like a solid 30-40% except on the edges. I'm hoping to make them last till the end of this year.

dfwcowboy · 07-16-2018, 08:17 PM

How much life you get out of a set of tires depends on a number of factors, some of which have been pointed out.

One thing that's less obvious is the quality of the rubber used when the tires were made. Rubber can vary significantly in quality from batch to batch, so while the design of the tire and grade of rubber can significantly affect tread life, the batch of rubber used throws in a big wild card.

I don't think tires on a new car come with any sort of warranty, but virtually all new aftermarket tires do regardless of whether you purchase a separate road hazard warranty (which is worthless as far as tread life goes anyway). This typically works on a pro-rated basis. So let's say the tires are rated at 30K miles and at 15K the tread depth is 3/32. The manufacturer will pro-rate them at 50% which means you get that much credit towards a new set of tires. Many of the manufacturers' warranties work that way, but you need to verify this at the time of purchase.

70chevelleSS · 07-16-2018, 08:22 PM

14k Miles right now, I’d say I have around 50% tread left. Plenty of aggressive driving mixed in.

Chazzz · 07-16-2018, 08:36 PM

Honestly the staggered summer tires on the SS is the main reason I am on my 3rd LT. Living in the northeast and knowing the summer tires are not made to run under 40 degrees, along with the fact that these expensive tires can't be rotated front to rear and the softer rubber has a much shorter average life span. In the past while living in Florida I left my summer performance tires on year round, and just the very few cold days we had there cracked the tread making the tires unsafe. I use my cars as daily drivers so that plays a huge role in my decision also...

07-16-2018, 01:29 PM	#1
thelittlelim Drives: 50th SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: California Posts: 22	less than 10k mi and tires are dead Is that normal? 17 SS running with original tires from dealership. I am extremely conservative with the gas pedal. I may have taken some decent turns before but it just doesn't seem right that the wear on my tires have taken its toll. not even at 10k mi and tire store said they're almost no longer legal

07-16-2018, 01:43 PM	#2
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	I've got over 15k on my SS tires, with some aggressive driving mixed in, no problems with treadwear. Did you buy your car used? __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

07-16-2018, 01:57 PM	#4
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,957 View My Garage	Mine were getting slippery by 9.5k or so. Not a single burnout but a few trips on the tail of the dragon and the winding East TN roads did a number on them in short order. Replaced at a little over 10. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

07-16-2018, 02:10 PM	#6
TheRedhead Drives: 2018 Red Hot ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 562	I had Pirelli P Zero on my 14 GT. They wore out within 12k, and I sent a letter to Pirelli. They basically told me to pound sand. Apparently, that's the lifespan of "performance" tires, just about 10-15k is what they made mention to. __________________ 2018 RED HOT ZL1-1LE: Nav,PDR,Floor Mats Built!

07-16-2018, 02:18 PM	#7
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Poor alignment can lead to accelerated tire wear.. as can soft tire compounds. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

07-16-2018, 01:44 PM	#3
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I'd say you are on the lower end of the spectrum, but I have seen worse, and better. From what I've read, 15k seems to be typical, with some seeing as much as 20-30k. I've also seen some people report 5k-8k. It depends on the driver and how much their throttle plate smells like feet.

07-16-2018, 04:01 PM	#10
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	Get a second opinion on the tread wear. __________________ 2018 2SS: Garnet Red, NPP, Kalahari interior, sky lid.

07-16-2018, 08:05 PM	#11
Giri Soon to be Millionaire Drives: Blue 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 379	2016 LT here bought in April 2016 and at 43k miles and I think I'm still good on treadwear. Haven't measured but looks like a solid 30-40% except on the edges. I'm hoping to make them last till the end of this year. __________________ I run a Drone Service Company in Gainesville, FL - Please visit my site and take a look

07-16-2018, 08:17 PM	#12
dfwcowboy Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6, 1969 Cessna Skylane Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 368	How much life you get out of a set of tires depends on a number of factors, some of which have been pointed out. One thing that's less obvious is the quality of the rubber used when the tires were made. Rubber can vary significantly in quality from batch to batch, so while the design of the tire and grade of rubber can significantly affect tread life, the batch of rubber used throws in a big wild card. I don't think tires on a new car come with any sort of warranty, but virtually all new aftermarket tires do regardless of whether you purchase a separate road hazard warranty (which is worthless as far as tread life goes anyway). This typically works on a pro-rated basis. So let's say the tires are rated at 30K miles and at 15K the tread depth is 3/32. The manufacturer will pro-rate them at 50% which means you get that much credit towards a new set of tires. Many of the manufacturers' warranties work that way, but you need to verify this at the time of purchase.

07-16-2018, 08:22 PM	#13
70chevelleSS Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1970 chevelle SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 231 View My Garage	14k Miles right now, I’d say I have around 50% tread left. Plenty of aggressive driving mixed in.

07-16-2018, 08:36 PM	#14
Chazzz Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 A8 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 497	Honestly the staggered summer tires on the SS is the main reason I am on my 3rd LT. Living in the northeast and knowing the summer tires are not made to run under 40 degrees, along with the fact that these expensive tires can't be rotated front to rear and the softer rubber has a much shorter average life span. In the past while living in Florida I left my summer performance tires on year round, and just the very few cold days we had there cracked the tread making the tires unsafe. I use my cars as daily drivers so that plays a huge role in my decision also...

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