how long do tyres last?

[london hippo]

how long do u think pirelli tyres for a fiat last for?

my cars about 21k - does it need to be replaced?

[Polotoo]

Hello London Hippo!

According to the hubby, there should be wear indicators on the tyres themselves.

They are in the grooves of the tread, there should be a raised dimple about 5mm long, when this is flush with the foot of the tyre, they need replacing. Also check side walls for cracking and unven tread wear.

I hope this makes sense, as it doesn't to me, but I'm used to that!

Polotoo

[london hippo]

where are the wear indicators?? lol

im a female an im uselfess with cars - i can drive them fine but not look after on usually give it to the bf to do it.

[kramer81]

the minimum tread is 1.6mm so the "dimple" won't be at 5mm.

In the groove of the tyre there is normally little rubber blocks. When your tyre has worn down to the point that these rubber blocks are level with the rest of the tread, then it is time to replace it.

[london hippo]

cant see mt dimple - but i did test it with a 10pcoin and it seems ok.

[PhilBy]

Polotoo said they were 5mm long, not high.

[london hippo]

well i couldnt find them on my car - call me dumb but this is the first car ive owned. and i dont know much about these things.

how often do they need replacing?

[kramer81]

oh yeah, sorry Polotoo's hubby.

Hippo, the tyres may not have them. If the groove looks less than 2mm, or the tyres look in bad condition (ie cracks in the sidewalls) then they need replaced. Yuo can always take them to a tyre place and they'll tell you.

Its impossibe to say exactly how long tyres will last, though on a front wheel drive car the rear tyres should def be okay. The wear of the front tyres will depend on the tyres, how the car has been driven, and if the wheels are aligned and balanced properly. Put it this way Ive had to replace tyres much sooner than 21k but that doesn't necessarily mean you need to.

[Polotoo]

Hey all

You made me chuckle. I only typed what I was told, it didn't really make sense to me. No offence taken Kramer - easy to misread things on here, thanks for pointing it out Philby - although I wouldn't have disagreed, as I said I only typed what I was told to!!

Sorry, London Hippo, I think we've only succeeded in confusing you further. It may be best to take it into a local garage or tyre place, make sure its one where you can ask them to show you and explain what it is they mean, just so you are happy you aren't getting ripped off if they say you need new tyres.

I've tried looking for some photos on the pirelli website, but you don't say what type of fiat it is? If you post again, I'll see what I can find to explain it in easy terms, hopefully if I understand it, so will you!

x

[london hippo]

Hi Polotoo - thanks for all the advice.

Got my car mot'd so tyres are ok - thanks for the advice anyhow.