Butt Im Learnin

too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
a guess?

this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:

ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
5 tires have always been rotated regularly.

those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
Goodyear HTs (highway tread).

those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
Radial Rovers

those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.

assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!

symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear

use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).

every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
spot on.

am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
miles on a set of tires!!!!!

billy ray

The Wrangler STs that came from the factory on mine lasted a long time.

When I bought it the odometer read 59,006 miles and had 2 bald tires and two
others that were showing their steel belts.

I'm assuming there were the factory tires because there was no evidence of
old wheel weight marks.



"Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
>
> too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> a guess?
>
> this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
>
> ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
>
> those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
>
> those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> Radial Rovers
>
> those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
>
> assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
>
> symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
>
> use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
>
> every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> spot on.
>
> am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> miles on a set of tires!!!!!
>

billy ray

The Wrangler STs that came from the factory on mine lasted a long time.

When I bought it the odometer read 59,006 miles and had 2 bald tires and two
others that were showing their steel belts.

I'm assuming there were the factory tires because there was no evidence of
old wheel weight marks.



"Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
>
> too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> a guess?
>
> this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
>
> ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
>
> those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
>
> those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> Radial Rovers
>
> those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
>
> assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
>
> symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
>
> use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
>
> every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> spot on.
>
> am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> miles on a set of tires!!!!!
>

billy ray

The Wrangler STs that came from the factory on mine lasted a long time.

When I bought it the odometer read 59,006 miles and had 2 bald tires and two
others that were showing their steel belts.

I'm assuming there were the factory tires because there was no evidence of
old wheel weight marks.



"Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
>
> too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> a guess?
>
> this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
>
> ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
>
> those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
>
> those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> Radial Rovers
>
> those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
>
> assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
>
> symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
>
> use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
>
> every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> spot on.
>
> am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> miles on a set of tires!!!!!
>

Carl

Sounds like a lot of parts on your Jeep are wearing out early. A lot of the
parts you talk about having been replaced typically last well into the
150,000+ mile range. Do you drive fast, take a lot of hard corners, or have
a teenager that drives your Jeep? Do you drive it in 4hi on paved roads?
Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's? They are known for being
long-lasting, great tires.

Carl


"Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
>
> too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> a guess?
>
> this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
>
> ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
>
> those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
>
> those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> Radial Rovers
>
> those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
>
> assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
>
> symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
>
> use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
>
> every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> spot on.
>
> am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> miles on a set of tires!!!!!
>

Carl

Sounds like a lot of parts on your Jeep are wearing out early. A lot of the
parts you talk about having been replaced typically last well into the
150,000+ mile range. Do you drive fast, take a lot of hard corners, or have
a teenager that drives your Jeep? Do you drive it in 4hi on paved roads?
Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's? They are known for being
long-lasting, great tires.

Carl


"Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
>
> too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> a guess?
>
> this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
>
> ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
>
> those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
>
> those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> Radial Rovers
>
> those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
>
> assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
>
> symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
>
> use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
>
> every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> spot on.
>
> am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> miles on a set of tires!!!!!
>

Carl

Sounds like a lot of parts on your Jeep are wearing out early. A lot of the
parts you talk about having been replaced typically last well into the
150,000+ mile range. Do you drive fast, take a lot of hard corners, or have
a teenager that drives your Jeep? Do you drive it in 4hi on paved roads?
Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's? They are known for being
long-lasting, great tires.

Carl


"Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
>
> too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> a guess?
>
> this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
>
> ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
>
> those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
>
> those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> Radial Rovers
>
> those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
>
> assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
>
> symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
>
> use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
>
> every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> spot on.
>
> am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> miles on a set of tires!!!!!
>

Joe C

>
>Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's
>

I got 90,000 miles from my Goodrich T/As and
there was still a little life left in them.........
Joe

1989 YJ 4.2 5spd

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:-tidnUadu-h1OyfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Sounds like a lot of parts on your Jeep are wearing out early. A lot of
the
> parts you talk about having been replaced typically last well into the
> 150,000+ mile range. Do you drive fast, take a lot of hard corners, or
have
> a teenager that drives your Jeep? Do you drive it in 4hi on paved roads?
> Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's? They are known for being
> long-lasting, great tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
> >
> > too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> > my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> > thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> > about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> > a guess?
> >
> > this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
> >
> > ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> > 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
> >
> > those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> > Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
> >
> > those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> > Radial Rovers
> >
> > those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> > Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
> >
> > assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> > up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
> >
> > symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> > left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> > direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> > help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> > wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> > kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
> >
> > use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> > been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> > has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> > alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> > with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
> >
> > every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> > with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> > replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> > at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> > joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> > you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> > took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> > spot on.
> >
> > am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> > people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> > miles on a set of tires!!!!!
> >
>
>

Joe C

>
>Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's
>

I got 90,000 miles from my Goodrich T/As and
there was still a little life left in them.........
Joe

1989 YJ 4.2 5spd

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:-tidnUadu-h1OyfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Sounds like a lot of parts on your Jeep are wearing out early. A lot of
the
> parts you talk about having been replaced typically last well into the
> 150,000+ mile range. Do you drive fast, take a lot of hard corners, or
have
> a teenager that drives your Jeep? Do you drive it in 4hi on paved roads?
> Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's? They are known for being
> long-lasting, great tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
> >
> > too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> > my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> > thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> > about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> > a guess?
> >
> > this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
> >
> > ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> > 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
> >
> > those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> > Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
> >
> > those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> > Radial Rovers
> >
> > those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> > Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
> >
> > assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> > up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
> >
> > symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> > left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> > direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> > help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> > wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> > kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
> >
> > use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> > been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> > has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> > alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> > with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
> >
> > every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> > with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> > replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> > at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> > joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> > you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> > took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> > spot on.
> >
> > am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> > people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> > miles on a set of tires!!!!!
> >
>
>

Joe C

>
>Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's
>

I got 90,000 miles from my Goodrich T/As and
there was still a little life left in them.........
Joe

1989 YJ 4.2 5spd

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:-tidnUadu-h1OyfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Sounds like a lot of parts on your Jeep are wearing out early. A lot of
the
> parts you talk about having been replaced typically last well into the
> 150,000+ mile range. Do you drive fast, take a lot of hard corners, or
have
> a teenager that drives your Jeep? Do you drive it in 4hi on paved roads?
> Have you tried BF Goodrich All-terrain T/A's? They are known for being
> long-lasting, great tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Butt Im Learnin" <nowizer@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:21826-44BA6CED-88@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
> >
> > too hot to be outside today, so one thing I wanted to do was update all
> > my car maintenance logs. since the tires on the Wrangler are getting
> > thin, I added up all the tires I've put on it since new........they last
> > about 25,000 miles each. anybuddy think that's not right - want to take
> > a guess?
> >
> > this is long, but trying to anticipate your questions:
> >
> > ordered new with 5 225X15's (Goodyear Wrangler multi-purpose). all
> > 5 tires have always been rotated regularly.
> >
> > those were shot at 35,000 miles and were replaced with 5 235X15
> > Goodyear HTs (highway tread).
> >
> > those were shot at 71,000 miles so replaced with 5 235X15 Dunlop
> > Radial Rovers
> >
> > those were shot at 107,000 miles so replaced with 5 more 235X15
> > Radial Rovers which are getting thin now at 122,000 miles.
> >
> > assume I can get maybe 5000 miles more then have to replace......add it
> > up and that will be 25 tires used-up in 127,000 miles!
> >
> > symptoms: they all wear absolutely evenly all across the tread, right &
> > left side, front & back. as said, always rotated regularly but
> > direction of rotation never changed. since rotating them didn't seem to
> > help, I didn't rotate the latest set for 12,000 miles --- and they're
> > wearing out faster - but still all are wearing evenly. pressure always
> > kept at factory spec: 28 front, 32 rear
> >
> > use/maintenance: this is a suburban, paved-road only vehicle that has
> > been very well maintained. just about everything - except the starter -
> > has been replaced at least twice on this beast: radiators, water pumps,
> > alternators, etc. although it's been babied. (but never any problem
> > with engine or fuel injection, thank goodness).
> >
> > every suspension/steering bushing was replaced at about 30,000 miles
> > with urethane bushings. the shocks went at about 20,000 and were
> > replaced with gas-charged. ball joints and tie-rod ends were replaced
> > at about 70,000 miles. the front wheel bearings/hubs, and front axle
> > joints have been replaced twice! the vehicle tracks straight and true -
> > you can go down the road for miles without your hands on the wheel.
> > took it in for front & rear allignment twice and both shops said it was
> > spot on.
> >
> > am I expecting too much, or am I missing something? I get tired of
> > people with Brand X trucks and 4X4s telling me about getting 80,000
> > miles on a set of tires!!!!!
> >
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