Tire Wear Out Because of Roundabouts?
 

I have a 2009 Mercedes ML SUV. When it had 105,000 miles on it I bought it new Michelin Premiere LTX tires. Not run flats, regular tires. It now has 129,000 miles on it. Yesterday I stopped at Sumter tire, because I had a low tire warning signal. A nice lady there aired up all my tires, then shocked me by saying the front tires were worn down to something that told her I needed new tires. I said there's hardly any miles on these tires, then she asked if I go around the roundabouts a lot. My other car, for years is an F-350 crew cab 4x4..... it gets new Michelins around every 100,000 miles. Needing new tires in 24,000 miles makes no sense to me, and if the roundabouts cause it, what about the back tires, they go around them too. Does this make any sense to anybody?

Slow down…..

No, but that analogy helps sell tires.:crap2:

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Troublesome Roundabout Tyre Wear in Milton Keynes Mobile Tyre Fitting!

I rotate tires every 5,000 miles my last set rated for 60,000 miles, changed at 75,000 my son now has the car with 125,000 tires/tread still good

Totally agree along with alignment and tire rotation. Have over 40k on tires on two cars with 80% miles in the villages. Still have plenty of tread.

Me again, the OP..... According to Google.... seems the Michelin Premiere LTX is the worst tire ever for wearing out prematurely. I'll take them back where I bought them and see if they will prorate the price toward new tires.

I use Tire Rack for info on tires, wear, noise, traction, etc. they have never failed on their ratings. So when to get your rebate for the early failure of these tires, I would go to Wildwood Tire and ask them to install the tires you have chosen, unless they have a better recommendation. Our family has been using them since 2013, and are very pleased with their service.

I bought the tires at Wildwood Tire. I like them too.

Just had to replace tires on my 2019 Acura at 30,000/3yrs. Very disappointed. I only go around the circles counter clockwise so perhaps that's the problem. Replaced them with tires that have a much longer tread wear claim. I'll reply back in 4 to 5 yrs and let you know how it goes. In the mean time I'll be looking for circles to go around clockwise to balance the wear better > Don't blow your horn at me if you see me >:pray:I'm very sensitive.

Bring car to UK for a few months a year.
Not only good for your tires, but you will learn how to navigate roundabouts correctly, then you could hold roundabout navigation classes on TOTV! :icon_wink:

This is a scam to sell more tires. - the Nissan dealership tried that one on me also - I rejected his theory and am still on original tires with plenty of tread left after 34,000 miles - don’t fall for it!!

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Thank you for bringing a smile to my face….. love the Roundabout analogy .. they are still laughing in the shop

Tire Wear on Front Tires
 

Sounds like the first thing mentioned was "after she added air to my tires". Guess what, low air pressure is the worst thing for tire wear. I check my tires at least monthly and more when temperatures are changing from hot to cold and cold to hot! Try it, I am certain tires will last longer. Cannot rely on tire pressure unit in wheels.