On 20/07/11 15:07, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Tim Streater wrote:
In article ,
Nightjar wrote:

Why not? The average life of a tyre is 50,000 km - 31,000 miles, the
average UK motorist drives 9,628 miles per annum.

Had our C4 for 3 years and 3 months, 34k miles, still on original tyres.

Got 50K miles in 9 years out of Defender M+S tyres.

Just changed the front tyres on my Twingo: 100,000km in 11 years. The
rear pair show little sign of wear.

I've only owned three cars in 40 years. The first I bought new; after
five years it was rusting and needed expensive repairs so I got rid of
it. The second did a 80,000km in three years before being written off in
by a hit-and-run. The insurance co. paid market value which was 30% more
than I paid for it. The Twingo I've had 13 years and has just completed
the annual trip o Italy without mishap. I've had good value from
second-hand cars.
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djc