Nissan Primera premature tyre wear

[philg]

I have a 2003 (03 plate) Nissan Primera SE

It's a great car BUT at the last service I (and the garage) got a huge shock. Despite only having 18,000 miles on the clock, the two fron tyres are worn down TO THE METAL BRAIDING on their inside edges. The rest of the tyre has loads of tread left (which is why I didn't spot it)

I have had the tracking and alignment checked and everyone tells me they are fine. I have new tyres on the front (nearly 300 quids worth) but the last I heard from my garage was "keep an eye on them and let us know if you notice any unusual wear" - I'd hoped for something a little more positive.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I still have the tyres (trusting soul that I am!) and I am also going to look for an independent "tyre expert" for an opinion - anyone know where I should look?

Thanks for any info - this is really concerning me - particularly since I am off to Germany in a few weeks and was looking forward to some autobahn driving (but with suspect front tyres, perhaps I'll stick to sedate speeds)

Cheers

Phil G

[KJN]

If you belong to a motoring organisation why not give them a ring for independent advice on the tyre wear, we tend not to use them for other matters only breakdowns.I would like to know the outcome of this 18t and down to the braiding I thnk I would pursue this further if it was me. let us know.

[Ward-Minter]

Count yourself lucky dear boy. My tyres have to be replaced every 6-7000 miles. 18k sounds very good to me!!!!

[derekpara]

Anything to do with loads of road humps in your area ?

[forgetfultel]

I asked a similar question a few weeks ago. My tyres (all 4) have been replaced twice in less than 3 years, and only 32,000 miles total for both sets. I do howeveer have a Subaru, so permanent 4-wheel drive. The tracking and alignment on mine was laser checked and found to be fine.

There is a link to my question below in case there is anything more helpful to you in the other answers.

Here

Tel

[Gef]

I'd go to a different garage. The tracking and/or alignment cannot be fine. I get at least 30000 miles out of tyres. Ward_Minter - what are you doing?

[Ward-Minter]

it a very powerful car that runs on diffenent size tyres on only a 16 inch rim. Checked with Honda and they have confirmed 7-10000 miles is normal wear.

I am aware i am no stranger to speed but ensure they are also warmed first, are regularly pressurised and I DO NOT wheel spin.

Nevermind.

[philg]

I've already had the front end checked TWICE (in seperate places, of course).

My breakdown cover is with Norwich Union Direct - I'll see who their experts are and give them a call - thanks for the suggestion KJN

I'll keep you all posted (but it'll take a while - I'm out of the country for a few weeks)

Phil G