Dunlop Sport A2 shot after 15k!

N3WJL · 05-08-2003, 04:56 AM

I have a 1998 Audi A4 (2.8) and the front Dunlop A2's are shot after only 15k of use! I rotated them at around 10k and the front was worn more than the back,
the ones that are now on the back are still ok, maybe 25% left but the fronts are shot!

Isn't the Sport A2 good for 50k? also why do the front tires wear so much faster than the back?

ex-quattro PETE · 05-08-2003, 06:02 AM

Eddie@Tirerack · 05-08-2003, 06:03 AM

When you mean shot, what kind of tread depth are you referring to? Tires wear less as they wear, so typically most of your wear longevity, so unless the tires are worn evenly down to their treadwear bars, you still may have quite a bit of usable tread depth.

On rotations, it is suggested they be done every 4-5000 miles as opposed to 10k to enhance tread wear. There are other variables as well.. I have more info on our tech section below- take a look:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/rotate.htm

mpwolf · 05-08-2003, 03:52 PM

wear more because of the weight.

ex-quattro PETE · 05-08-2003, 04:51 PM

HAudidoody (Jrsyboy) · 05-20-2003, 10:01 AM

05-08-2003, 06:02 AM	#2
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05-08-2003, 06:03 AM	#3
Eddie@Tirerack Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,429	Re: Dunlop Sport A2 shot after 15k! When you mean shot, what kind of tread depth are you referring to? Tires wear less as they wear, so typically most of your wear longevity, so unless the tires are worn evenly down to their treadwear bars, you still may have quite a bit of usable tread depth. On rotations, it is suggested they be done every 4-5000 miles as opposed to 10k to enhance tread wear. There are other variables as well.. I have more info on our tech section below- take a look: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/rotate.htm __________________ Eddie 2107- FORMER AudiWorld Wheel/Tire Forum Moderator

05-08-2003, 03:52 PM	#4
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05-08-2003, 04:51 PM	#5
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05-20-2003, 10:01 AM	#6
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