How long should my tyre last?

mikeopvc

I just had to buy a new tyre as the old one split right across from inside to out, I used the same garage as last time and have just noticed when filing the invoice that I only had the tyre changed last year at the end of April, my wife mainly drives the car but it only does about 8000 miles a year so it seems a bit strange for it to need replacing so soon.

Should I go back to the garage and querie this or am I just being paranoid?

molerat

A split would normally be down to some sort of damage and not wear.

Rallydriver

Tell her not to drive up kerbs ;-)

ohyeahitssorcy

mikeopvc wrote: »

my wife mainly drives the car

:eek:

Nuff Said !!! :rotfl:

Sorry couldnt resist that

ariba10

Tyre pressures have a direct bearing on how long tyres last.

harveybobbles

Also she probably drives either on full throttle or full brakes,...

My boss made a set of tyres last 80,000 once. It's all down to driving style.

DaveMacD

Tyres can sometimes suffer from premature failure due to manufacturing faults, but this does sound like it's hit something (like a kerb). That being the case, I'd take the keys off her until she proves she can drive

Hintza

Speedhumps; see honestjohn and his column in the telegraph.

exup

lower tyre pressures can cause excess wear - The tyre will move around more and overheat. But this wouldnt really cause a split unless the wear was right down to the canvas, but it would be unlikely that you wouldnt have spotted canvas starting to show.
As above - damage caused by hitting something, or the tyre itself could have been faulty

goldspanners

harveybobbles wrote: »

Also she probably drives either on full throttle or full brakes,...

do you know my fiancee?

ohreally

Try a warranty claim with the manufacturer. You can get a claim form from a tyre retailer, most manufacturers are reasonable (though not all, one in particular are notorious at knocking back claims).