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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How long should I reasonably expect the rear tyres on a 2.6 Omega to last?

10,500 miles and they are down to the wear markers.

500 miles more and they will be completely buggered.

[4x4]

Stop driving with tc turned off,

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Stop driving with tc turned off,

They seem most worn in the centre of the tread.......and one tyre seems more worn than the other.

[omega3000]

How long should I reasonably expect the rear tyres on a 2.6 Omega to last?

10,500 miles and they are down to the wear markers.

500 miles more and they will be completely buggered.

TB makes them last 2 month 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How long should I reasonably expect the rear tyres on a 2.6 Omega to last?

10,500 miles and they are down to the wear markers.

500 miles more and they will be completely buggered.

TB makes them last 2 month 

He swears by crappy Dunlops so deserves everything he gets.

[4x4]

Incorrect tyre pressure if center is more worn.

[omega3000]

I thought vauxhall recommend Michelin only 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Incorrect tyre pressure if center is more worn.

I run 34 PSI in the rears.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I thought vauxhall recommend Michelin only 

The car came with Michelin Primacy tyres. Standard fit but totally shit in my view.

[Nick W]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

30,000 miles out of the rear tyres.....I'm impressed.

How did you manage such mileage?

[05omegav6]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

30,000 miles out of the rear tyres.....I'm impressed.

How did you manage such mileage?

Concrete tyres, painted black...

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

30,000 miles out of the rear tyres.....I'm impressed.

How did you manage such mileage?

Concrete tyres, painted black...

Ah... you mean Flintstone 235/45/17 tyres.

[Taxi_Driver]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

30,000 miles out of the rear tyres.....I'm impressed.

How did you manage such mileage?

Concrete tyres, painted black...

Nah, its an Omega, he pushed it everywhere 

[Taxi_Driver]

Incorrect tyre pressure if center is more worn.

I run 34 PSI in the rears.

This normally true....centre worn most....then overinflated....both outside edges worn more than centre...underinflated....

Try dropping the psi to 32 

[biggriffin]

Try swapping, backs to front, I run 34/35 rear and 32front,and swap round,when I remember.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Try swapping, backs to front, I run 34/35 rear and 32front,and swap round,when I remember.

Yep....32(F)...and 34(R) seems to suit my car best.

Having said that I have no idea how accurate my foot pump is.

[The Sheriff]

Try swapping, backs to front, I run 34/35 rear and 32front,and swap round,when I remember.

Yep....32(F)...and 34(R) seems to suit my car best.

Having said that I have no idea how accurate my foot pump is.

I would guess.....not very 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Try swapping, backs to front, I run 34/35 rear and 32front,and swap round,when I remember.

Yep....32(F)...and 34(R) seems to suit my car best.

Having said that I have no idea how accurate my foot pump is.

I would guess.....not very 

I tend to agree. The new one shows about 6 PSI difference to the old. But which is correct?

Perhaps I should ask the professional knuckledraggers at Quik Fit. 

[The Sheriff]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

[The Sheriff]

I use the one that came with my bottle of glue for tyre repairs. I poured the glue down the drain of a neighbour I don't like.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

[The Sheriff]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

You bought your omega from homebase? 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

You bought your omega from homebase? 

Yes....you can't miss them. They are located between the lawnmowers and paint.

They take up a considerable amount of floor space.
 

[The Sheriff]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

You bought your omega from homebase? 

Yes....you can't miss them. They are located between the lawnmowers and paint.

They take up a considerable amount of floor space.

I'd have gone for the lawnmower. Faster and more reliable.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

You bought your omega from homebase? 

Yes....you can't miss them. They are located between the lawnmowers and paint.

They take up a considerable amount of floor space.

I'd have gone for the lawnmower. Faster and more reliable than my Daewoo.

Once again I have to agree.

[The Sheriff]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

You bought your omega from homebase? 

Yes....you can't miss them. They are located between the lawnmowers and paint.

They take up a considerable amount of floor space.

I'd have gone for the lawnmower. Faster and more reliable than my Daewoo.

Once again I have to agree.

I've had a good look and I can't seem to find any threads where I mention a problem with my car. You, on the other hand, appear to have problems with everything you touch.
Omegas, mercs, gazebos......

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

You bought your omega from homebase? 

Yes....you can't miss them. They are located between the lawnmowers and paint.

They take up a considerable amount of floor space.

I'd have gone for the lawnmower. Faster and more reliable than my Daewoo.

Once again I have to agree.

I've had a good look and I can't seem to find any threads where I mention a problem with my car. You, on the other hand, appear to have problems with everything you touch.
Omegas, mercs, gazebos......

Not to mention Mrs Opti's delightful sister.

[The Sheriff]

You only dreamt that you touched her, but the laptop (I forgot to mention laptops) definitely touched you.

[the alarming man]

Or....sorry I have to use this word......BUY...a decent digital one.

I have one that you plug in the fag lighter. The idea is that it pumps up the tyres without giving me a heart attack. Quite frankly it's useless. It's slow, cumbersome, and as noisy as f*ck. Worse still, by the time I've managed to 'pull it off' I've lost about 20 PSI.

It's almost impossible to get a steady reading and I doubt being 'digital' makes it any more accurate than my trusty footpump(s).

I'm taking the sack of shit back to Homebase for a full refund.

You bought your omega from homebase? 

Yes....you can't miss them. They are located between the lawnmowers and paint.

They take up a considerable amount of floor space.

I'd have gone for the lawnmower. Faster and more reliable.

guessing tyres will be a lot cheaper as well

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

You only dreamt that you touched her, but the laptop (I forgot to mention laptops) definitely touched you.

I do this on a regular basis.

[The Sheriff]

You only dreamt that you touched her, but the laptop (I forgot to mention laptops) definitely touched you.

I do this on a regular basis.

Does Mrs Opti have to wash the sheets sullied as a result of your fascination with her sister? That's cruel. 

[Nick W]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

30,000 miles out of the rear tyres.....I'm impressed.

How did you manage such mileage?

Concrete tyres, painted black...

No I've been driving for 27 years, so I've learnt the technique of driving properly.

[dbug]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

30,000 miles out of the rear tyres.....I'm impressed.

How did you manage such mileage?

Concrete tyres, painted black...

No I've been driving for 27 years, so I've learnt the technique of driving properly.

Luv that kind of statement - remember years ago an older guy rammed the side of my car - his first words were "I've been driving for 27 years and never had an accident" - my rely "Well you've had one now!".

BTW, I've been driving for over 50 years

[TheBoy]

If its a soft tyre, that's still poor, even by my standards.

I run my 235/45/17's rear at 30 psi (F=32psi), but still get centre wear. Its what Omegas do. Swapping front to back helps, as fronts will aim for a motorbike tyre profile.

[Nick W]

Mine have been on for 3 years and 30,000 miles. The impending MOT means I need to buy another pair.
They are 235/45 17's in the £110 a pair? That will do fine brand

30,000 miles out of the rear tyres.....I'm impressed.

How did you manage such mileage?

Concrete tyres, painted black...

No I've been driving for 27 years, so I've learnt the technique of driving properly.

Luv that kind of statement - remember years ago an older guy rammed the side of my car - his first words were "I've been driving for 27 years and never had an accident" - my rely "Well you've had one now!".

BTW, I've been driving for over 50 years

That highlights the mistake of posting after a good dinner and drinks!

Thinking about it now, that should have read " I've been driving for 27 years, and have learnt to do so with some finesse."

[Sir Tigger KC]

No I've been driving for 27 years, so I've learnt the technique of driving properly.

Luv that kind of statement - remember years ago an older guy rammed the side of my car - his first words were "I've been driving for 27 years and never had an accident" - my rely "Well you've had one now!".

BTW, I've been driving for over 50 years
[/quote]

That highlights the mistake of posting after a good dinner and drinks!

Thinking about it now, that should have read " I've been driving for 27 years, and have learnt to live with my ingrained bad habits."
[/quote]

Fixed that for you Nick.     

[Nick W]

learned to live with my ingrained bad habits

I have plenty of those, but they don't seem to cause avoidable wear and tear or breakages!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Mustn't grumble......My £50 a corner Wanli Ditchfinders were finished in less than 6000 miles.

I was hoping for 15000 miles though. After all it's only a 180 BHP 2.6.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If its a soft tyre, that's still poor, even by my standards.

I run my 235/45/17's rear at 30 psi (F=32psi), but still get centre wear. Its what Omegas do. Swapping front to back helps, as fronts will aim for a motorbike tyre profile.

Goodyear F1 Asy 2.

[TheBoy]

If its a soft tyre, that's still poor, even by my standards.

I run my 235/45/17's rear at 30 psi (F=32psi), but still get centre wear. Its what Omegas do. Swapping front to back helps, as fronts will aim for a motorbike tyre profile.

Goodyear F1 Asy 2.

Ah, yes, I got catastrophically low mileage out of those.  Of the 6 I've had, 2 were spent within 10k (one with a bloody great blister in the rubber), 2 had a worrying inner wall cracking, which upon inspection, they agreed was a tyre failure (on both tyres), and gave me 40% back, and 2 are sat in the shed.

It appears to be a tyre that cannot tolerate being driven beyond its limits.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If its a soft tyre, that's still poor, even by my standards.

I run my 235/45/17's rear at 30 psi (F=32psi), but still get centre wear. Its what Omegas do. Swapping front to back helps, as fronts will aim for a motorbike tyre profile.

Goodyear F1 Asy 2.

Ah, yes, I got catastrophically low mileage out of those.  Of the 6 I've had, 2 were spent within 10k (one with a bloody great blister in the rubber), 2 had a worrying inner wall cracking, which upon inspection, they agreed was a tyre failure (on both tyres), and gave me 40% back, and 2 are sat in the shed.

It appears to be a tyre that cannot tolerate being driven beyond its limits.

Is this a euphemism for 'shite'?

I have to say, piss poor mileage apart, that I rate these tyres. They are quiet, grip well wet or dry, and if you are willing to shop around can be bought inexpensively.

[TheBoy]

If its a soft tyre, that's still poor, even by my standards.

I run my 235/45/17's rear at 30 psi (F=32psi), but still get centre wear. Its what Omegas do. Swapping front to back helps, as fronts will aim for a motorbike tyre profile.

Goodyear F1 Asy 2.

Ah, yes, I got catastrophically low mileage out of those.  Of the 6 I've had, 2 were spent within 10k (one with a bloody great blister in the rubber), 2 had a worrying inner wall cracking, which upon inspection, they agreed was a tyre failure (on both tyres), and gave me 40% back, and 2 are sat in the shed.

It appears to be a tyre that cannot tolerate being driven beyond its limits.

Is this a euphemism for 'shite'?

I have to say, piss poor mileage apart, that I rate these tyres. They are quiet, grip well wet or dry, and if you are willing to shop around can be bought inexpensively.

They didn't work for me 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If its a soft tyre, that's still poor, even by my standards.

I run my 235/45/17's rear at 30 psi (F=32psi), but still get centre wear. Its what Omegas do. Swapping front to back helps, as fronts will aim for a motorbike tyre profile.

Goodyear F1 Asy 2.

Ah, yes, I got catastrophically low mileage out of those.  Of the 6 I've had, 2 were spent within 10k (one with a bloody great blister in the rubber), 2 had a worrying inner wall cracking, which upon inspection, they agreed was a tyre failure (on both tyres), and gave me 40% back, and 2 are sat in the shed.

It appears to be a tyre that cannot tolerate being driven beyond its limits.

Is this a euphemism for 'shite'?

I have to say, piss poor mileage apart, that I rate these tyres. They are quiet, grip well wet or dry, and if you are willing to shop around can be bought inexpensively.

They didn't work for me 

That's because you're a hooligan.

[TheBoy]

If its a soft tyre, that's still poor, even by my standards.

I run my 235/45/17's rear at 30 psi (F=32psi), but still get centre wear. Its what Omegas do. Swapping front to back helps, as fronts will aim for a motorbike tyre profile.

Goodyear F1 Asy 2.

Ah, yes, I got catastrophically low mileage out of those.  Of the 6 I've had, 2 were spent within 10k (one with a bloody great blister in the rubber), 2 had a worrying inner wall cracking, which upon inspection, they agreed was a tyre failure (on both tyres), and gave me 40% back, and 2 are sat in the shed.

It appears to be a tyre that cannot tolerate being driven beyond its limits.

Is this a euphemism for 'shite'?

I have to say, piss poor mileage apart, that I rate these tyres. They are quiet, grip well wet or dry, and if you are willing to shop around can be bought inexpensively.

They didn't work for me 

That's because you're a hooligan.

Says the man who shagged a set in 10k

[05omegav6]

Most I ever managed was 18k from a set of Runway Enduro 916s following front suspension rebuild...

When I first got it, I was fitting Goodyear NCTs which only lasted 10k, so seems to be a target life for Goodyear tyres

The all round performance of the Eagle F1 Assyms make it a reasonable mid range tyre, and inspite of TBs efforts to destroy his manufacturingly defective tyres, they still outlasted Dunlops best efforts...

[05omegav6]

I also wonder if TB was using the XL tyres as that, relatively low pressure combined with cornering and braking loads cannot possibly have done the sidewalls any favours

[TheBoy]

and inspite of TBs efforts to destroy his manufacturingly defective tyres, they still outlasted Dunlops best efforts...

Nope....   ....I get 20-24k from a set of Dunlop rears

[The Sheriff]

See? It wasn't Gixer. It was that fickin admin. Mention tyres and you can't shut him up.

[05omegav6]

and inspite of TBs efforts to destroy his manufacturingly defective tyres, they still outlasted Dunlops best efforts...

Nope....   ....I get 20-24k from a set of Dunlop rears

Ah ok 6k rang a bell...

[The Sheriff]

and inspite of TBs efforts to destroy his manufacturingly defective tyres, they still outlasted Dunlops best efforts...

Nope....   ....I get 20-24k from a set of Dunlop rears

Ah ok 6k rang a bell...

That's head gaskets.

[TheBoy]

and inspite of TBs efforts to destroy his manufacturingly defective tyres, they still outlasted Dunlops best efforts...

Nope....   ....I get 20-24k from a set of Dunlop rears

Ah ok 6k rang a bell...

That's head gaskets.

Oooooo, bitchy

[05omegav6]

 

[Taxi_Driver]

and inspite of TBs efforts to destroy his manufacturingly defective tyres, they still outlasted Dunlops best efforts...

Nope....   ....I get 20-24k from a set of Dunlop rears

Have you tried Nankangs NS2's..... I used to get about that sort of mileage from them when I was buying them for my 2.2.... £55 a pop fitted then .... but never pushed them obviously with a 2.2 

[TheBoy]

and inspite of TBs efforts to destroy his manufacturingly defective tyres, they still outlasted Dunlops best efforts...

Nope....   ....I get 20-24k from a set of Dunlop rears

Have you tried Nankangs NS2's..... I used to get about that sort of mileage from them when I was buying them for my 2.2.... £55 a pop fitted then .... but never pushed them obviously with a 2.2 

Not from new, obviously (budget tyres aren't for me - there isn't a good one, and very, very few acceptable ones), but driven a few Omegas with them on.