Wow! 3,000 miles that is fast. I had those avon tires on and really liked them. Mine lasted ~8,000, but the rear gave out, although it appeared to me there was some tread available. Was it an aged tire? I don't know, I did buy it online. And no I didn't check to number codes. I have Dunlops on now, and they seem to be a very good tire, although they don't "feel" quite as sticky or grippy as the avons. I think they will be slightly higher mileage tire than the avons were.
Side note: I was fighting slight wobbles and front end bouncing in the corners last year, that is gone now. I have to think it was either an unbalanced or uneven wearing front tire, or both.
JH
