TomZ
Member
I've just finished my 3rd Michelin Pilot Road 4 rear tire on a 2012 S10 and am looking for a way to improve the tire mileage. The rears, which are regular PR4s, consistently wear out in 7500 to 8000 mi. The fronts, which are PR4 Trails chosen to match the tire size to the original Battlewings, last more than double that. Wear patterns appear normal for the type of riding done. I've tried different tire pressures ranging from the recommended 36 psi to 42 psi, but the tire life is about the same. I originally did not choose the Trail version for the rears because they supposedly use a softer compound in the center than the regular PR4s (hence faster wear) and cost more. The question is would Trails last longer on the rears and be worth the price difference?