Six to 10 years
Six to 10 years is about all a tire is good for, regardless of miles. Inspect the sidewalls for tiny cracks on the surface of the rubber. It will look like cracks in the glaze of a piece of pottery.
How long do tires last with dry rot?
Typically your tires will last anywhere between six and years, but with dry rot, you can expect your tires to last between one and three years on average, with a maximum lifespan of about five years. Read Also:How much does tire balancing cost?
How often should you rotate your tires?
To find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle, check your owner’s manual or placard inside your car door. You should rotate your tires roughly every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, according to the Tire Industry Association. However, every vehicle is different. To find the specific vehicle recommendation, check your owner’s manual.
When should I replace my tires?
Generally, there are two different factors that impact when to replace tires: wear and age. Tire Wear: All tires eventually begin to experience wear. How the tire wears can be a indication of an issue with your alignment or tire pressure. Tire tread should wear evenly across the whole tire rather than on the inside or outside of the tire.
How do I know if my tire is dry rot?
The first sign of tire dry rot will be that the tire surface is very hard and dry. It may also show signs or brittleness and break to the touch . The other telltale sign of tire dry rot is cracks in the tire. These will most commonly occur in the tire sidewall and run parallel to the outside of the tire.
Why don’t tires last longer?
Miles driven, road conditions, driving style, maintenance and age all affect how long a tire lasts. Tires naturally wear the more they are driven and worn out tires provide reduced traction compared to those with adequate tread, especially in adverse weather conditions.
How long do tires last?
“Some tire manufacturers offer a warranty as high as 80,000 miles or more, reflecting confidence in that particular product’s longevity based on its engineering, technology, and design. Other tires may be built to provide 30,000 miles of service.”
What factors affect the life of a tire?
The life of a tire depends on a bunch of factors: driving habits (peel-out starts = bad), where and how it is stored ( parked in a garage = good), weather and climate, the blend of tire material, design, maintenance habits and road conditions. Just about any single factor may cover a situation where the tire becomes unusable.
How many miles do high-performance tires last?
Or less; some high-performance tires on cars driven aggressively will be worn to the 2/32-inch point without ever seeing 15,000 miles, but those are extreme cases. The average American drives between 14,000 and 15,000 miles a year, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration.
