Most people would say I drive like and old lady, but my tires don't seem to reflect that assessment. I didn't quite get to 10K miles by the time I lost enough tread to start getting sideways far too easily. My only thought I have on this is that I made two trips from Salt Lake City to Sacramento and back which would be approximately 3K miles total. Keeping that high speed for a long time is the only idea I can come up with for the tread to wear so quickly. I knew I could not expect to get a lot of miles on such soft tires, but I expected to get at least 10K.
Does anyone have any similar stories or, better yet, some good advice as to tires that are soft and would go well with a 2014 1LE and last longer than the Goodyear's did for me? I thoroughly enjoy the way those tires stick through the corners like they're glued on, but I would be content to give up some of that grip in exchange for a longer road life.

 

Have you had the wheels aligned lately? Tire pressure according to spec?

 

The wheels haven't been aligned lately because there hasn't been a need for it. The tire pressure has been accurate according to OnStar and the shop at the dealership. The 10K miles are the only miles that have been put on the car. This is all from the time I drove it off the lot. I'm confident that there hasn't been any other factors outside of the softness of the rubber even though it seems like a very quick wear. I say I'm confident because I guess I trust the dealer service department and they have been on top of maintenance as that has been part of the package when I purchased the car.
Thanks for the response. I think it helps me to think outside of the things I was considering. Also the wear pattern is regular, but it's good to think of things like that.

 

Look at 'Treadwear' on the spec sheet and sidewall of any chosen tire.
This number reflects the softness/hardness of the tread.
Look at the rear qtr panel behind the rear tire.
The black powder is the tread worn off.
Yes, even freeway speeds wears off tread.
180 is a soft tire. I got 9K from my 180 tires - '04 M3 'Vert, dealer serviced and exit/entrance speeds at 10 MPH above posted speed limit.
The higher the number, the more tread life.
I have Hankook's from Discount Tires with a 280 treadwear rating and after 5K miles, still have respectable tread showing.
But, as you know, it is a trade off. I notice no difference of 'stickiness' between the 180 tires and 280 tires. I would get 280's again and next time.
JMT's

 

Everett Thank you. I will certainly look into the Hankooks. I'm willing to trade some grip for longer life so that is really exciting that you feel you haven't noticed a difference between the 180s and 280s. I'll start looking tomorrow and talk to the guys there about what I want to do. Thanks again for the info.

 

When I said "I notice no difference in stickiness..."
I don't take 25 & 35 MPH exit/entrance ramps at 80 MPH either.