Element & Honda Bill on 23 Apr 2008 06:52 am
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!
