Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
For me, I like a tire to last at least 3000 miles. I don't usually get more than 4000 from any reasonably fast, moderately light tire.
I steer away from some of the BQ and Rivendell offerrings like the Grand Bois Cerf or the Panaracer Roly-Poly because I've seen skinny guys wear through them in 1500 miles. I'd probably ruin one of those in 6 weeks.
As long as you aren't being too unreasonable. I'm lucky yo get 1000 miles out of a tire due to the crappy roads I ride on and bad luck.