How Many Miles Do Tires Last?

Most new tires from the factory and high-quality replacement tires can last around 50,000 miles. Several factors could make your tire life go longer or shorter, as well as change how many miles tires should last. The average is 50,000 miles, but other tires can last up to 70,000 miles or as low as 30,000 miles.

Learn more about how many miles tires do last from our service experts at Drive Burtness. If you have additional questions, contact us or call . We’re happy to help in any way we can as you learn more about car maintenance!

What Factors Affect the Life Expectancy of Tires?

When considering new tires for your vehicle, you have two questions regarding the best return on your investment. How many miles do tires last? How many miles should tires last?

Both questions have different answers. Several factors and situations can change how long your tires will last as you drive on Whitewater roads. We’ll dive more deeply into the miles your car tires should last when considering these things.

• Type of tire: High-performance tires have extra grip for improved handling on the road. But they may wear faster than all-season tires with 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 for the tires. Needing less energy to move the tires improves your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and decreases the wear on your tires. Around 5 to 15% of the fuel consumed by an internal combustion engine is used to overcome rolling resistance. Consider low-resistance tires to lower your costs of fuel and increase the life expectancy of your tires.
• Treadwear rating: Your tires 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 based on the treadwear rating and documentation from the manufacturer. Tire manufacturers do not calculate how many miles tires should last.
• Drivetrain: Tires wear differently on front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive vehicles. That’s due to the main power for forward motion. 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. You can balance safety with longevity when thinking about buying an AWD vehicle.
• Road conditions: Gravel or dirt roads can cause more wear on tires. Construction, snow, road 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, leading to quicker replacement intervals than you expect from normal driving.
• Hilly terrain: Navigating hilly terrain will produce more friction on the tires because you need more power to start and stop the vehicle compared to flat surfaces. Expect tires to wear out more quickly on hilly terrain due to more power needed to accelerate and decelerate.
• 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 to make your tires last longer.

Tire Care Tips For Long-Lasting Tires

In addition to more cautious driving habits, you can do a few things in Orfordville to extend the life of your tires.

Take a look at our tips for tire maintenance here:

• Inspect tires for proper air pressure every time you fill your gas tank, as many gas stations have tire inflation stations. Some are free. Others may cost 50 cents to run for a few minutes. 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 Drive Burtness, we might rotate the tires and take a look at your tires’ tread depth. Regular tire rotations will make sure the wear is even among all four tires.
• Bring your vehicle in for regularly scheduled maintenance because techs will also check your tires and recommend any actions that may be necessary for your tires. Remember, tires are more than just a way to get better gas mileage. They need to operate properly for safety not only for you but also for other motorists on the road.

Take Care of Your Tires in Orfordville

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 or used vehicle.

If you have more questions, the experienced service technicians at Drive Burtness can answer them. Beyond tires, our team can take care of any type of vehicle maintenance, including batteries, brakes, oil changes, and more.