Tire Issues

[peperr1094]

Has anyone had issues with having to replace your tires 2x within 3 years? I had to replace the OEM's after 25k (Pirelli's) - they were all worn especially on the inside of the tires. Got new tires (General Altimax) and had an alignment done - apparently I did not need an alignment - they just tweaked it, and now a year later, I got flat only to be told they can't repair the tire because it is worn and I need new tires!

Is this really an alignment issue? or something else I should have it looked for? I was looking at recommendations for tires and saw alot of Telluride owners got the Michelin Defenders or the Cross Climate. Any other recommendations that might be a better fit especially since I live in Vermont?

 

[Numbersguy]

Hi, if you are talking about winter tires and you live in Vermont, I wouldn’t recommend the Cross Climate. It is not a dedicated winter tire and listed as all seasons. If you are looking for a good all season tire then Cross Climate is a good choice but I would change to dedicated winter tires when the temperatures drop below 45F and the snow starts flying.

 

[G-523873]

Thanks, alot of vermonters switch to snow tires - which we do, but looking for good all season tires - since we do get the mud season right after winter!

 

[Senator20]

Whenever you get new tires it is a good idea to get an alignment. Alignment is cheaper than new tires. Do you have a picture of the tire in question?

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[MrMCar]

Picture of the tire please.
Please post the latest alignment also.
I can more than help after that

 

[Rich T]

A coworker's mother-in-law had a 1970 Mercury Cougar and complained about the tires wearing out so quickly and making so much noise as she drove. Turns out she was burning rubber on every start and taking turns so fast the tires were squealing as they lost grip.

If you are driving "normally" it sounds like you have an alignment issue. I had a 1988 Mustang that liked to have the alignment set at the far edge of the range. Anywhere closer to the middle and the front tires would wear on the edge. Look at the numbers for the alignment and see where they are. You might need to work with the alignment tech to get a setting that fits your vehicle rather than the spec range.