Avon Ranger TSE Review Part 5
My Avon Ranger TSE’s went over the 10000 mile mark recently. What are my thoughts now that these guys have been on the car that long?
You get more than what you pay for in some ways, and in others you get exactly what you pay for.
Wear – I continue to run them at 36psi in the front and 38psi in the rear. Tread wear is no longer minimal. In fact, it looks like the Ranger will only last about 25000 miles, with regular rotation on my Element. The tread wear is typical for a Honda Element, the front is pretty even and the back wear on the inside a little more thanks to the camber. I am disappointed, that the 520 rating doesn’t mean a whole lot at this point. I was hoping for 45,000 to 50,000 miles but I won’t get it. For what I paid for the tires, I’m not going to be too upset about it though.
Performance – The tires continue to perform admirably in wet weather, even at interstate speed. The Ranger TSE continues to be stable at 70 mph. On dry pavement they’re grippy, and I can hardly tell a difference between wet and dry traction with them.
Value – These tires are a good value (down from great). They perform well, but unless something drastic changes I will only get 25,000 miles out of them. I’d rather not have to put tires on the Element every two years, so I will consider looking into an upgrade the next time I buy.
I’ll see you at again if something drastic changes, or when I replace the tires!
Thank you for all of your info..i just read this last review and unfortunately ordered the tires two days ago. Oh well, I was excited for them and will just have to stay positive and see what happens as i have a 2005 Honda Element and replaced the stock tires with the same good years and now need to change them again at 55,000 miles and have for awhile.
I live in the mountains in CO and need good traction and also make long road trips so the rangers sound like they will be great. I do however hope they last at least longer than the good years and I’m glad they are much less expensive. Thank you for your help…i was researching all over and just wasn’t sure what to take a chance on. Almost sprung for michelins at over twice the $$$ but they don’t have a warranty and who knowa how great they are? The reviews weren’t overwhelming. We’ll see what happens and i look forward to reading your next post. Good luck and happy driving!
Anon, you might get better wear than me. On the bright side for me, I’m carpooling a lot now, I’m putting on half the miles I used to. They might last me 4-5 years now.