40 minutes ago, bigjohn said:

 

Per chance - are these 205/55 16's?

 

I have this size on mine - continentals - that have 40k on them. Near end of life now, the rears wore on the inside somewhat when I drove thorugh France with the car stuffed with large passengers and loads of luggage (middle of tyre still healthy though)

Yes. They are Continental 205/55/16. I am a fairly gentle driver and the car is generally used on out of town runs. Nevertheless, I am surprised by the wear performance.

1 hour ago, kevberlin said:

Yes. They are Continental 205/55/16. I am a fairly gentle driver and the car is generally used on out of town runs. Nevertheless, I am surprised by the wear performance.

 

On buying mine I targetted Superb models with the 205/55/16 tyres as they had worn so well on my previous Superb I. I once got burnt with the cost of tyres for a previous Saab that had very expensive low profile tyres and wore out in less than 15,000 miles - that car cost me over £1k/year just in tyres

Edited 4 April, 20179 yr by bigjohn

50 minutes ago, bigjohn said:

 

On buying mine I targetted Superb models with the 205/55/16 tyres as they had worn so well on my previous Superb I. I once go burnt with the cost of tyres for a previous Saab that had very expensive low profile tyres and wore out in less than 15,000 miles - that car cost me over £1k/year just in tyres

My rationale was somewhat different. I wanted to avoid low profile tyres and I am very happy with my choice. The car has been truly brilliant in the 3.5yrs since I bought it new.

15 minutes ago, kevberlin said:

My rationale was somewhat different. I wanted to avoid low profile tyres and I am very happy with my choice. The car has been truly brilliant in the 3.5yrs since I bought it new.

 

I bought mine at 14 months  - likewise truly brilliant car refined and comfortable and thus far faultless. Even the economy has been way better that I expected considering mine drinks from the other pump

Edited 4 April, 20179 yr by bigjohn

My "S" has 205's on it at £55 each  , it's a few  mpg better than the "SE" I have with 235 tyres,

Tyre lifespan for:

- summer tires up to 40K km from 7 to 3 mm thread depth size 225/45/17 brand DUNLOP Sport MAXXX RT 94(Z) changed front / rear axle at every 5K km or 0,2-0,3 mm thread wear;

- winter tires up to 5 years / 30K km from 8 to 5 mm thread depth size 205/55/16 brand  CONTINENTAL TS 830 94XL(Z) changed front / rear axle at every season;

Brakes lifespan:

- brake pads OEM replaced front / rear axle at 90K km replaced with ATE

- brake disks not replaced yet after 145K km

- brake fluid DOT 4 Ate SL6 flushed and replaced completely at every 2 years