How many miles do tires on the M35 sport last?

[skassamali]

I know it depends on driving style, but assuming a normal driving still, are these 30k tires or 40k or more?

[szh]

I know it depends on driving style, but assuming a normal driving still, are these 30k tires or 40k or more?

Probably under 20k miles (assuming you have Potenza RE050A on the car), even if you drive gently. Stretching it past 20k would be very tough to do ... IMHO!

These are high-performance, summer tires. Sticky and grippy. Hence soft and quicker wear.

Z

[skassamali]

Any recommendations for tires that would last 2+ years at least? 40k miles?

[sergeman02]

I got about 32K miles on my Potenza's. Were very bald when i got them replaced. I made the dumb mistake of getting the same tires when the local dealer asked me if i wanted all season's for a bit more $$. Look for all season's on tirerack

[Q45tech]

Using a car with a harder longer lasting compound means decreased handling and increased stopping distances. Especially in wet and coolish conditions where you can increase 50 mph panic stops by 20+ feet.

Redesigning a car by changing a major component like tires is up to owner and insurance company and maybe the jury in a legal case.

Investigate Michelin Exalto A/S which can last 40k or more and still deliver decent wet braking comparable to oem.

[szh]

Unfortunately, Dennis, the Pilot Exalto A/S or Exalto PE2 are not made in a 19" size. Tire choices are a bit lower due to that 19" rim size, since load index and speed rating is critical for this heavy car!

The basic problem here is that Infiniti expects that the Sport model buyer is a person who wants the handling and performance that the car can provide! Hence, the faster wear of performance tires for that car is not supposed to an an issue, since cost and longevity is not the primary purchase purpose. So, the car comes with 19" wheels.

If tire cost is truly an issue here, my recommendation would be to sell the 19" Sport wheels and get some 18" Infiniti OEM rims (the ones for the standard M, since the offset will be correct). The tire selection and cost is better at that rim size.

Then something like the Pilot Sport A/S in a 245/45-18 size would provide a longer mileage tires perhaps - at a lower price.

Note that the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S is also available in a 245/40-19 size for the Sport rims. But that tire also costs about $315 each at Tire Rack.

Note that the OEM Goodyear RS-A at a 245/40-19 will also last a long time, and the ride comfort will be good. But the other serious problems with that tire (highway wandering, terrible handling and braking, poor in wet conditions) make it unworthy of serious consideration. I would sell the 19" rims and get 18" rims and some other tire, instead of buying this poor-to-mediocre tire!

Z

[maxnix]

The basic problem here is that Infiniti expects that the Sport model buyer is a person who wants the handling and performance that the car can provide! Hence, the faster wear of performance tires for that car is not supposed to an an issue, since cost and longevity is not the primary purchase purpose. So, the car comes with 19" wheels.

Z

Yep, many people buy a car without realizing what the commitment is long term. Putting billiard ball hard tires on a performance car may not be a crime, but it could cost you in front of a jury.

[NBP45]

Yokohama Advan S4's are excellent all-season high performance tires...I've had them on my previous car and it was excellent all around, provided excellent handling with respectable tread wear. I will be switching to these tires in a year, they come in 245/45/19....the stock are 245/40/19. The tires will be slightly thicker but it will fill in the gap b/w the wheel well and also provide better rim protection.

[jay_friendly]

It depends on your driving patterns; mine lasted about 24K miles (could have pushed for another 2k miles), but the wear was very apparent. I just replaced them with Michelin Pilot A/S plus. I find them very good with almost same performance as Bridgestone (but with a LOT better treadwear - 500 compared to 120). I am pretty happy with Michelins.

[szh]

It depends on your driving patterns; mine lasted about 24K miles (could have pushed for another 2k miles), but the wear was very apparent. I just replaced them with Michelin Pilot A/S plus. I find them very good with almost same performance as Bridgestone (but with a LOT better treadwear - 500 compared to 120). I am pretty happy with Michelins.

Most performance Michelin models are excellent tires, yes!

But, I have to admit that I was expecting more miles from my Pilot Sport A/S (the previous model from the ones you have) - a bit of a surprising outcome actually. I thought I would get about 25k to 30k miles from them, but they are down to 3/32" at 17k miles. Even at 12k miles, I could tell that I would not get any longevity.

Oh, well. Back to my favorite tire ... Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 in a 245/45-18 size ... in a few more months (although I may look to see if there is something else I can try).

Z

[Luminor]

Factory Potenza RE050's on M35 sport have treadwear rating of 140, which means the rubber is a very soft compound that translates into very sticky grippy tires. If you want longer lasting tires, look for higher treadwear ratings in the 250 or higher range. Obviously higher treadwear ratings, harder rubber compound, will mean longer tire life however less sticky/grippy tires. Hope this helps.

[The00Dustin]

Most performance Michelin models are excellent tires, yes!

But, I have to admit that I was expecting more miles from my Pilot Sport A/S (the previous model from the ones you have) - a bit of a surprising outcome actually. I thought I would get about 25k to 30k miles from them, but they are down to 3/32" at 17k miles. Even at 12k miles, I could tell that I would not get any longevity.

Oh, well. Back to my favorite tire ... Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 in a 245/45-18 size ... in a few more months (although I may look to see if there is something else I can try).

Z

Does that size have the 45K treadwear warranty? I'm not sure how that would work, but it might be worth looking into.

[szh]

Does that size have the 45K treadwear warranty? I'm not sure how that would work, but it might be worth looking into.

Good point. I will look into it.

Z

[NightWatch]

I got about 25,000 miles on my Potenza's to the wear bar. I thought that was decent for the type of tire. Micheline PS II's on my coupe got about 20,000.

I have a question for you though.... seriously...why would you buy a sport model and then compromise its performance by putting non-performance tires on it? Did you just like the looks better?

The softer the tire's rubber, the better the performance but poorer wear. The harder the tire's rubber, the poorer the performance but better wear.