So what everyone is basically saying is that we should Normally- not always- but mostly budget for a pair of tyers every year>

No, not budget tyres but suitable tyres for a torquey diesel.

Im on the original set 40k nearly now!!! Motorway driving that is!

I think I got about 20k out of fronts, with a reasonable proportion of motorway miles.

No, not budget tyres but suitable tyres for a torquey diesel.

I think that you have either mis-read or mis-quoted a bit there, ScottyVrsless, said "budget for a pair of tyres very year" - well that is how I read it!

My last front pair lasted about 6k :/

I think that you have either mis-read or mis-quoted a bit there, ScottyVrsless, said "budget for a pair of tyres very year" - well that is how I read it!

Ah!!!! See what you mean now.

i have them vredsteins (on an ocy ) and I think they are fantastic. excellent in wet and dry and they squeal like a terrorized piglet (if you want them too) bit noisy I agree but hey. going along with what others have said I get about 10k out of a set (varied driving) so 32k is like 3 sets for me BOOM!!!

Exalto's are great had them on both swmbo's clio's. Tempted to get a set for the fabia when the Nero's run out which is no time toon.

Yes thats what i ment- set cash aside for a pair of decent tyres every year say 160 quid ish