207 GTI Tyre wear

[Kentish Man]

I have had my car for just over a year, it was a demo which had done 4000 miles when I got it. It has now done 12000 miles and I have already had to buy some new front tyres. To me with steady driving this is a small mileage for a tyre change. Is there anyone who has had the same experience, I realise that there is a lot of power going to the front wheels on the GTI and wonder if this was average mileage for tyres.

[Jojo83]

Hello Kentish Man.
If you can read french, some guys discuss of that subject here -> http://www.feline207.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10200
It seems to be a good average for tyres on a GTI, especially for a demo one.

[Kentish Man]

Hello Kentish Man.
If you can read french, some guys discuss of that subject here -> http://www.feline207.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10200
It seems to be a good average for tyres on a GTI, especially for a demo one.

I am sorry but french I do not have. Thanks for the reply anyway. It looks like the GTI likes eating tyres. One good bit of news was that I saw the salesman who sold me the car, I told him that I was not happy about the tyres and he sent me a voucher for 25% discount off my first service.

[anmith]

The original Bridgestone Potenza has good grip but very soft rubber mixture!