[Sportingmac]

If I get to 18000 miles I will be reasonably content - I expect that 75% (legal lmits) of the tyre will still be good at 18000 miles - but my outer edges are now in the limit at 10000 miles. I think that is the issue that we are having with Audi. They say the camber etc is within spec - but when I had it checked independently it was out - mmmhhhh.

BTW - Pneus tyres (online) offer tyre insurance with their tyres for a few pounds extra - usual liability - punctures, malformed etc BUT will change the other tyre on the same axle if it is worn enough to merit a change at the same time as your punctured tyre. Low probability and low cost - but worth doing since I have had to change 2 tyres with embedded nails after trips to the local waste recycling centre.