Bladevane
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Back in 2019 with a fair few miles on my PHEV (approaching 50k) I was looking for replacement tyres. So I researched and, to cut a long story short, homed in on Avon ZX7. I replaced the original Toyo tyres which had done very nearly 52,000 miles and at the same time impressed me with their longevity. Fast forward to last week when the Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp illuminated. This was due to the right rear being at 25 psi. So I pumped it up and 2 days later got the same warning. Pumped it up to 40 psi and monitored it. The tyre seems to be losing about 2-3 psi per day. Today I had it checked out for a slow puncure and the tyre guy told me the tyres were perishing and that the only safe solution was a replacement tyre or go for all 4 before the MOT in June. But the Avons have only done 23k, I told him. Yes, he replied, Avon tyres are notorious for perishing before they wear out. This was confirmed a little while later at my local tyre centre.
So now I find myself reverting to Toyo R37 (Mitsubishi original equipment). Apparently there are no reports of Toyo perishing so I expect to get another 50k out of them - especially as I don't drive like my trousers are on fire.
Be warned, people. :shock: :shock: :shock:. Avon are not the only tyres this, apparently, happens to. Other manufacturers use similar tyre compounds.
So now I find myself reverting to Toyo R37 (Mitsubishi original equipment). Apparently there are no reports of Toyo perishing so I expect to get another 50k out of them - especially as I don't drive like my trousers are on fire.
Be warned, people. :shock: :shock: :shock:. Avon are not the only tyres this, apparently, happens to. Other manufacturers use similar tyre compounds.