How long do tyres last for?

rumbataz
rumbataz Posts: 796
edited September 2012 in Road beginners
Obviously this depends on many factors, but I was wondering when you guys need to change your tyres. The approximate number of miles or KM is what i'm after.

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  • pst88
    pst88 Posts: 621
    Two to three thousand miles if not more. You'll know when it's time to change when you suddenly start getting loads more punctures than usual.
    Bianchi Via Nirone Veloce/Centaur 2010
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    2500 upwards but you'll get through roughly 2 back tyres for every front tyre.
  • Mikey23
    Mikey23 Posts: 5,306
    Back one replaced after about 2k . Front still looks good
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    pst88 wrote:
    You'll know when it's time to change when you suddenly start getting loads more punctures than usual.

    This shouldn't really happen if you maintain your tyres. There should still be rubber on the tyre and the puncture proof layer beneath that and those should carry on protecting you from flats. If you are getting lots of punctures, it's probably because you have left glass in the tyre.

    Currently running Schwalbe Durano S on my Ribble. It's done about 3800 miles in all weathers since I put them on. The rear is rather squared off. On the front I can still see the mould line!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • blackpoolkev
    blackpoolkev Posts: 474
    The rubber will blister slightly before fraying thus exposing the canvas.
    If there is no blistering or canvas visible,I'd say you're good to go.
  • NITR8s
    NITR8s Posts: 688
    Until you deciede to buy coloured tyres to match your bike. :D

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