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Old 3rd September 2007, 11:22   #72 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Greedy View Post
One point I would like to confirm (can't remember who's entry is was) is that the CTDi eats tyres. My Accord CTDi can't make it between services without new tyres, admittedly it's around town (Swindon's roundabouts) most of the time. And the tyres wear is even across not on the sholders. So I certianly couldn't see the premium and running costs viable gainst the mpg benefit as a private buyer looking to 'save'.
Can't possibly agree with you concerning tyre wear. Just had my 12500 mile service and my wear is "normal" and totally even (and I don't hang about). 4.55mm remain on the fronts and 7.71 on the rears.
I reckon I will get 20k+ out of the fronts.
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