How Many Miles do Tires Last?

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Whether you’ve been driving your current vehicle for a few years or are looking into leasing a new one, you may wonder, “How many miles should tires last?” Typically, tires are rated for 50,000 to 85,000-mile tread-life expectancy. However, the average life of a tire can vary, depending on the conditions it is exposed to throughout its life. Road surface (rough or smooth), terrain (mountainous or flat Illinois roadways), driving style (urban or highway), and regular maintenance schedules all determine the rate at which a tire ages.

What Factors Affect Tires Life Expectancy?

The next time you’re driving around the Naperville area, consider the following factors to help you determine your tires’ life expectancy range:

  • Driving style: Aggressive cornering and harsh braking can increase wear.
  • Tire Position: Engine weight and added friction from steering cause front tires to wear faster.
  • Speed: High-speed driving increases temperature and therefore increases wear.
  • Load: Heavy loading increases wear.
  • Pressure: Both underinflation and overinflation will increase wear.
  • Alignment: Incorrect wheel alignment results in rapid and uneven wear.
  • Road conditions: Regular travels on gravel or dirt roads or regular encounters with construction, snow, salt, rain, and ice will cause added wear. If you enjoy a bit of off-roading near the Downers Grove area, this will also impact your tires’ life expectancy.
  • Terrain: Naperville and the surrounding suburbs have fairly flat terrain, so you won’t have to worry about excess wear and friction from incline and decline driving.

What Does Rotating Your Tires Do?

In addition to helping your tires last longer, regular tire rotations provide these added benefits:

  • Frequently rotated tires produce less road noise.
  • Evenly worn tires ensure less drivetrain strain since the force will be delivered evenly to all four wheels.
  • Properly rotated tires help your vehicle steer and handle better, which increases fuel efficiency and driver safety.

Tire Care Tips For Long-Lasting Tires

To make sure you’re getting all the benefits of properly maintained tires, get into the habit of checking your tires regularly.

  • Inspect for proper air pressure the next time you stop for gas near Aurora, and add some air to tires that fall below the recommended psi.
  • Regularly inspect tire tread depth and compare the wear of your front and rear tires.
  • Take your vehicle in for regularly required maintenance.

Turn to Land Rover of Naperville for More Maintenance Tips!

If you have questions about model-specific tire rotations or tire pressure, feel free to contact us at your convenience! Our team will be happy to discuss your car maintenance schedule and how to keep your vehicle in great shape for longer! Curious about your current tire wear? Stop by our showroom in Naperville for more information, or schedule a service appointment to have your tires inspected.