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 Post subject: Tyre lifespan
PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:37 pm 
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As I'm still fairly new to the '44 I was wondering how many miles you can expect from tyres.

I need a new pair of Conti's on the rear after 11,000 miles :shock:

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:22 pm 
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My Pirelli rears lasted 20,000.

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:58 pm 
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Hi :)

Without using Nitrous = 7000 ish

With Nitrous = 2000 ish

All the best Brett :)

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:01 pm 
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Just replaced my Conti sport contacts after 8000 miles. Depends how hard you drive :) (They were like new when I got the car.)

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:42 am 
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Sounds like mine have lasted ok then :)

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