How Many Miles Do Tires Last?

Most new tires from the factory and high-quality replacement tires can last approximately 50,000 miles. But there are some factors that can alter a tire’s life expectancy and how many miles tires should last. Learn more about how many miles tires last from the service experts at Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC. Contact us online or call %phone_service%% if you have any questions!

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. 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 Bryan 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 is a way to measure the energy loss as tires roll. Lower rolling resistance decreases the required rolling effort, which can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. 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.
• Treadwear rating: Your tires also come with a treadwear rating, which rates the life expectancy of the tire treads.
• 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.
• 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.
• Driving habits: Quick acceleration and deceleration will wear out your tires faster than accelerating gradually and letting coasting do some of the braking work. The more abrupt your speed changes, the faster your tires will wear out.

Tire Care Tips For Long-Lasting Tires

In addition to more cautious driving habits, there are a few things you can do in College Station 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.
• Regularly inspect tire tread depth for tire tread wear. If it gets below 2/32 of an inch, it’s time for new tires.
• Rotate your tires for more even distribution of tire wear. When you bring your vehicle in for an oil change at Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC, 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.

Take Care of Your Tires in Hearne

Now that we’ve answered your question about how many miles tires last, we encourage you to look after your tires as part of your regular vehicle maintenance tasks. If you have more questions, the experienced service technicians at Allen Samuels Chevrolet GMC can answer any questions you have about tire care or any other maintenance and repair you need. When you are ready to get new tires in Franklin, check out our parts and service coupons to see how much you could save!