dgpcolorado
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One reason they are bald on the edges is that the tread isn't full depth on those edges. That makes them look worn before they get anywhere near the wear bars. It does not, necessarily, mean uneven wear. Why they are like that, I could only guess at.sredlin said:I count myself as one of the many that do not like the Ecopia tires, because they seem to wear out too quickly, 30K miles and they are bald on the edges and need to be replaced.
For those of us who drive sharp curves all the time, the outside edges of the tires tend to roll under, due to the soft sidewalls of the LRR tires. Keeping the pressure higher should help with that some. Why Nissan specified 36 PSI, I haven't a clue. Perhaps they just wanted a cushy ride. But it doesn't seem appropriate for LRR tires on such a heavy car. I use 40-42 PSI on my tires.
As to why anyone would want the Ecopias, I am interested in maximum range and I've been unable to find any LRR tires that match the Ecopias. Perhaps they exist but after considerable searching I couldn't find any side-by-side comparisons that determined that. For me, range is everything because I live in a remote rural area with very little charging infrastructure and real winters. If you don't care about range, then fine, go with something else.
Time to go out and shovel some more of my 400 foot driveway so I can get out tomorrow...