[RICH1]

Originally Posted by bobnyce

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.

BOBNYCE , you are spot on ! Low tire pressure

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

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!!

It's very easy to check your tire tread yourself. I'm glad you didn't get baited.

[3105boy]

Originally Posted by dadspet

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 >I'm very sensitive.

Seriously, don’t you turn clockwise when entering and exiting a roundabout, thus equaling the tire wear? OP, check your alignment. Bad alignment eats tires and gas mileage.

[NoMo50]

Many factors can lead to premature tire wear, but I doubt the roundabouts played much of a role. Worn out suspension, front end alignment, wheel balance, failure to rotate, and improper inflation can all lead to early wear. A combination of those factors can multiply the wear. Have you checked the actual tread depth? What about the wear pattern? A tire worn more toward the edges as opposed to the center would indicate underinflation. A tech who knows hoe to "read" the wear pattern can tell you a lot about the underlying reasons.

[Miboater]

Also some tires have a softer rubber compound which is great for handling but terrible for wear.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Slow down…..

What does it yellow light mean? Jim Ignatowski, Taxi!. Slooow Doown.

[Dkryan]

Tire wear on front tires is usually due to inflation issues. More flex and scrubbing with lower pressures. I have not had the wear issues since I learned the hard way.

[JWGifford]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

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?

Having owned several European sedans, I have an opinion based on my experience. The tires that Mercedes, BMW, etc. recommend for their vehicles are very “soft” tires that tend to wear out quicker than tires on other vehicles (such as an SUV). The tires are quiet, perform well, etc. but they dont seem to last very long or at least as long as I think they should. They also seem to be more expensive.

[Berwin]

Tell 'em you want a NASCAR service. Gas and right-side tires.

[BlueHeronFan]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

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?

I lived and drove in West Virginia and the Pittsburgh areas with the constant curves and up and down hills. It absolutely factors in early tire and brake wear.
It's important to always check tire inflation. Low pressure wears the tires out faster.

[Bridget Staunton]

You should check your tires yourself to verify. Take a penny and if Lincoln’s head is visible there good

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by bobnyce

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.

I have a tire warning system, I suspect they were low because of the freezing weather, I don't usually run them low.

[Bay Kid]

My daughter wore out her rear tires 1st on her X7 BMW. I wonder why!

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Does this make any sense to anybody?

No, it makes no sense that a guy goes to an auto mechanic just to have air put into his tires.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

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?

Yes roundabouts wear tires as do any corners. But if your low tire light came on it means you were driving on under inflated tires for awhile, also you have put about 25000 miles on your car sooooo those tires should have been rotated at least 4 times. Your problem is caused by lack of due diligence on your part. Check the air pressure monthly rotate every 6000 and your tire will last longer and wear evenly. Also don't forget to have the alignment checked. Happy motoring