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What is the avg. lifespan on a set of stock 16" Mich. Pilots?

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Old 08-07-2002, 12:59 AM
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Default What is the avg. lifespan on a set of stock 16" Mich. Pilots?

I might have a little fun running fast around some tight on-ramps every now and then but for the most part I would say my driving is "normal" - whatever that is!
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Default I don't know. (Sorry, I felt it was important to answer after yesterday's problem.)

We've had a wide range of experiences here. Generally, quattro chews up tires faster, and these are heavy cars. Don't expect to get more than 30 or 40,000 miles.
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On my S4, I got 14,000 miles on 17" Mich. Pilots.
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LOL! Now cut that out!
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16" will have to rotate faster. Expect 1/16th less life!
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only stupid people offering them (or asking for them?) :-)
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Default 40 & bald...my Michelins, not me!

I got to 44K on the original Contis and I drive like granny. This is discouraging to learn that this is the upper end of tire life for this car.

Any suggestions on stock replacements?
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