How Many Miles Should Tires Last?

Most new tires from the original equipment manufacturer, or OEM for short, and high-quality replacement tires can be expected to last about 50,000 miles. You can learn more about the life of your vehicle’s tires at Cooley Mazda, contact your Troy-area service center if you have any more questions! 

What Are The Factors That Affect A Tires Life Expectancy? 

Common questions, like, “How many miles do tires last?” and “How many miles should tires last?” may have different answers, and it depends on a number of factors. Below, we’ve highlighted some of the most common:

• The type of tire: If you have high-performance tires that have extra grip, they may wear faster than all-season tires, which have less rolling resistance.
• Treadwear rating: The life expectancy of the tire treads is determined and referred to as your treadwear rating. Assessing the treadwear rating can help you answer the question how many miles should tires last. 
• Drivetrain: If you have a front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive drivetrain, the wear and tear will occur at different rates. Because of where the main power for forward motion comes from, the tires will wear down in different areas first.
• Road conditions: Driving on gravel or dirt roads regularly, or encountering construction, snow, salt, rain, and ice, your tires will incur more of a beating. If you plan to use your vehicle for off-roading, this will make a big difference as well.
• Terrain: If you live in an area with heavy inclines on the roads, more friction on the tires is required to start and stop the vehicle than on flat surfaces.
• Driving habits: Having a lead foot on the gas and/or brakes will wear out your tires quicker than accelerating gradually and coasting as you are reaching the point of braking.

Tire Care Tips To Make Your Tires Last Longer

The beginning of taking care of your tires is having cautious driving habits. There are a few things car owners in Albany and Latham can do to extend the life of their tires:

• Frequently inspect for proper air pressure when you fill your gas tank. Many gas stations have tire inflation stations where you can fill up if need be. 
• Regularly check your tire tread depth for tire tread wear.
• Keep up with your tire rotations to evenly distribute tire wear.
• Take your vehicle in for regularly scheduled maintenance.

Take Care of Your Tires at Cooley Mazda

Our experienced technicians at Cooley Mazda can answer any additional questions you may have about tire care, regular maintenance, and any other tips for car owners, like How to Make the Best Car Emergency Kit. When you are ready to get new tires or have a rotation in Latham, be sure to check out our service specials to get a great deal!