Why does my Ford C-Max wear tyres so rapidly?
I have a Ford C-Max 2.0TDCI fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres, 235/40 ZR 18 95w. The front tyres need replacing after 16,000 miles with even wear across the tread. This seems a very short tyre life. Is it reasonable? And what replacements would you recommend?
Asked on 13 April 2013 by CR, via email
Answered by
Honest John
It’s because they are wide, low profile tyres. 205/55 R16s or 205/60 R16s would have lasted much longer, but to swap to them will mean a new set of wheels. A set of TUV-approved 16-inch alloys are £335 from www.tyremen.co.uk and, of course, 16-inch tyres are much cheaper than 18-inch so the overall cost of going down to 16s need not be much more than simply replacing the 18s.
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