How Many Miles Do Tires Last?
We know you want a quick and easy answer to how long your tires will last you. The honest truth is, it depends. How do you drive? What environments do you drive in? What sort of tires do you have equipped? The answer will depend on a variety of factors. The best way to ensure you’re driving on good tires is to keep an eye on them and monitor your tread level. We’ll break down the lifespans for all the different tire types, what factors affect wear and how you can extend the life of your tires. If you need help with flat tires, tire replacements, and other general tire service, Bob Moore Auto Group can help. With 15 locations across the OKC metro, we’re equipped to assist with anything from a tire alignment to plugging a hole. Visit a Bob Moore Service Center to get your tires inspected today!
What Factors Impact Tire Life Span
Tire manufacturers like to label their tires with different ranges as an estimate, but wear is largely determined by maintenance, a variety of outside factors. Some items to consider when determining how long your tires should last include:
- Type of tires: Soft tires provide more grip, but wear faster. All-season tires last longer, but won’t give you the performance you might need from summer or winter tires.
- Treadwear Rating: While not a hard and fast timeline, the higher the rating, the longer we expect the tires to last
- Drivetrain: Your car’s drivetrain sends power to your front, rear, or axles, impacting how your tires are used. If only one tire or axle is being used, that tire will have a shorter lifespan than the tires that don’t receive power. That’s why regular tire rotations are important.
- Road Conditions: Gravel and dirt roads grind your tires more than nice smooth pavement!
- Terrain: Hills and mountains also cause more wear as your tires work to pull your vehicle up a hill and slow you down as you go down a hill.
- Driving Habits: Slow acceleration and braking makes it easy on your tires, just like taking your car to the track will chew through your tires.
How to Extend Tire Life
If you take care of your tires, they’ll return the favor. Tire mileage will vary based on how well you maintain them. There are several things you can do to get the most out of your tires:
- Keep your tires properly inflated. Check air pressure, especially when the weather changes, and monitor the tire pressure light.
- Get your tires rotated regularly to ensure the front and back tires both get the same amount of wear. If you’re asking, “How often should I get a tire rotation?” the answer is usually every 5,000-7,500 miles.
- Pay attention when you notice an odd shake while driving. You may need to get your tires rebalanced to avoid abnormal wear patterns.
- Be a good driver. Start and stop gradually, not quickly. Don’t turn the steering wheel when the car isn’t in motion.
Schedule regular inspections at your nearest Bob Moore Service Center!
When to Change Car Tires
No matter how well you maintain your tires, there will come a time when you need to replace them. When it’s time for a fresh set, there are some signs to keep an eye out for. Our team keeps an eye on tread when you bring your car in for an inspection, but there are some things you can check on yourself. Common indications it’s time to replace your tires include:
- Tire Warning Light
- Low Tire Tread Depth
- Cracked Tires
- Uneven Wear
- Vibrations While Driving
Types of Car Tires and Their Life Spans
How long do tires last? The average life of tires varies. The life span of your tires will vary based on several factors, from your driving habits to road conditions and maintenance. There is no one shoe fits all answer here, but you can expect different ranges from different types of tires:
- All-Season Tires: These are a popular choice for the daily driver, serving well in a variety of conditions, while offering an average lifespan of 50,000-70,000 miles. These are the most popular choice for daily drivers.
- Winter Tires: Like the name suggests, winter tires are best for snowy and icy conditions, adding extra grip thanks to softer rubber. That softer rubber does wear faster than all-season tires, typically good for 20,000-40,000 miles.
- Summer Tires: Designed to offer maximum performance, summer tires are stickier, offering more grip and responsiveness on the road, perfect for sports cars. You can expect to get 25,000-30,000 miles from summer tires.
- High-Performance Tires: A step up from summer tires, high-performance tires are built for the track, getting 15,000-20,000 miles.
Visit a Bob Moore Service Center to Get New Tires in OKC
Visit a Bob Moore Service Center in the Oklahoma City metro today to get a tire rotation, inspection or a new set of tires!
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