How Many Miles Do Tires Last?

Most new tires from the factory and high-quality replacement tires can last approximately 50,000 miles. However, several factors may lengthen or shorten a tire’s life expectancy as well as how many miles tires should last. Learn more about how many miles tires do last from the service experts at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us or call 254-400-2652. We’re happy to help in any way we can!

What Factors Affect the Life Expectancy of Tires?

When you’re ready to invest in new tires for your vehicle, you’re wondering two questions because you want to get the best return on your investment. How many miles do tires last? How many miles should tires last?

Both questions have different answers, depending on several factors and situations as you drive along Woodway roads.

• Type of tire: High-performance tires have extra grip but may wear faster than all-season tires which have less rolling resistance. Rolling resistance measures the energy loss as tires roll on the ground to move your car, truck, or SUV forward. Lower rolling resistance decreases the required rolling effort, which can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and decrease the wear on your tire. Around 5 to 15% of the fuel consumed by an internal combustion engine is used to overcome rolling resistance, so having a low-resistance tire can lower your costs of fuel and increases the life expectancy of your tires.
• Treadwear rating: Your tires also come with a treadwear rating, which rates the life expectancy of the tire treads. The better the treadwear rating, in general, the longer the tires will last. When you invest in new tires, service technicians will tell you how long the tires are rated to last.
• Drivetrain: Tires wear differently on front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive vehicles because of where the main power for forward motion comes from. Expect your tires to wear out faster with AWD because the engine can send power to all four wheels at once depending on road conditions. However, AWD is considered safer when you encounter slick or less-than-ideal road conditions.
• Road conditions: Gravel or dirt roads can cause more wear on tires. Construction, snow, salt, rain, and ice can also wear out the treads more easily. If you’re an off-road enthusiast, plan to replace tires more often thanks to more wear and tear.
• Terrain: Hilly terrain will produce more friction on the tires because you need more power to start and stop the vehicle than on flat surfaces. Expect tires to wear out more quickly on hilly terrain.
• Driving habits: Quick acceleration and deceleration will wear out your tires faster than accelerating gradually and coasting to a stop. The more abrupt your speed changes, the faster your tires will wear out. Think about slow acceleration and deceleration for best results.

Tire Care Tips For Long-Lasting Tires

In addition to more cautious driving habits, you can do a few things in Temple to extend the life of your tires. Take a look at our tips:

• Inspect tires for proper air pressure every time you fill your gas tank, as many gas stations have tire inflation stations. Look over your tires once a week if you own an EV. Tires inflated to the right pounds per square inch improve the fuel efficiency, traction, and mileage you get out of your tires.
• Regularly inspect tire tread depth for tire tread wear. If it gets below 2/32 of an inch, it’s time for new tires. A good rule of thumb is to use a penny to measure tread depth. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head when you stick a penny into the tire tread, you need to replace the tire.
• Rotate your tires for more even distribution of tire wear. When you bring your vehicle in for an oil change at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT, we might rotate the tires as well and take a look at your tires’ tread depth.
• Take your vehicle in for regularly scheduled maintenance because techs will also check your tires and recommend any actions that may be necessary. Remember, tires are more than just a way to get better gas mileage. They need to operate properly for safety.

Take Care of Your Tires in Waco

Now we’ve answered your question, “How many miles do tires last?” We encourage you to look after your tires as part of regular maintenance tasks you can do on your own for your new vehicle. If you have more questions, the experienced service technicians at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT can answer any questions you have about tire care or any other maintenance and repair you need.

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