I'm a little surprised by the interest shown in how worn my tyres are, but I'll put you out of suspense now.
The mileage at the point of those photos was 10,010 miles each.
The rear has two punctures repaired by me with an Oxford "sticky worm" kit. I carry that all the time now.
The first was replaced by an internal mushroom by the guy who would later MOT it, as I read that the worms are not considered permanent and MOT-able. I let the second one stay, which was after the MOT and it's been fine.
I've done another 50 miles since the photos and it still turns in nicely and handles well.
I did hit a run of polished compressed clay/mud though and it was squirming like a toad! (Killer on the road.) Probably a big ask even for new tyres though!
The new ones will be fitted on Monday as the less clement weather approaches, although I could probably press on for another 300-500 miles. But why? I've had my money's worth.
I'm quite staggered by this as the Monsters Metzeler Roadtec 01's have only covered a bit more than half that and were un-ridable before I took it off the road.
I can't recall ever getting more than 8000 out of any tyre.
I put it down to the ultra smooth power delivery from the electric motor, coupled with the very clever traction control. but even so the re-gen pulls the tyre the other way when I shut off.
I think this pisses on the fireworks of those naysayers who love to slate electric and bleat about the increased pollution from tyre micro-plastics on EVs.
My experience seems to debunk that one.
So don't worry folks, if you live long enough to have no choice but to ride electric, you have a nice surprise coming.. :mand:
Not really. :banana:
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