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I installed a set of Nexen Aria AH7 tires about 5 yrs / 34k miles ago. These are H-rated, 80k mile warranty tires.
As of late, I can feel that they've gotten stiffer and don't take bumps as well. Cornering and wet grip has also gotten sketchy. The remaining tread is 5-6/32", with regular rotations performed.
Based on the wear pattern, these tires won't make it to 80k and with the increasing ride harshness, I wouldn't want them on the car for that long; not to mention, they'll also age out well before then.
This is my first experience with longer tread life tires. Does the compound they're made of get harder by around mid-life?
As of late, I can feel that they've gotten stiffer and don't take bumps as well. Cornering and wet grip has also gotten sketchy. The remaining tread is 5-6/32", with regular rotations performed.
Based on the wear pattern, these tires won't make it to 80k and with the increasing ride harshness, I wouldn't want them on the car for that long; not to mention, they'll also age out well before then.
This is my first experience with longer tread life tires. Does the compound they're made of get harder by around mid-life?
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