How Many Miles Do Tires Last?

Most new tires from the original equipment manufacturer for your vehicle last roughly 50,000 miles, on average. But your driving style, the conditions you drive in, your vehicle, and more can all affect how many miles your tires will last on your particular vehicle. Learn more about how long tires last and get our best tire care tips to make yours last longer. Contact us with additional questions!

Factors That Impact Your Tire Life Expectancy 

“How many miles do tires last” and “how many miles should tires last” are very different questions, and the answers to them can vary widely. That’s because although a certain set of tires could last a certain amount of time, these factors can all contribute to them wearing down sooner:

• Road conditions: Do you find yourself driving down dirt or gravel roads often? Do you drive in areas with lots of snow, salt, rain, or ice? If these conditions make frequent appearances in your life, or if you go off-roading with your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer vehicle, your tires may not last as long as they could. 
• Terrain: Any road surface with more friction will wear down your tires faster. Driving on mostly smooth highways, conversely, can help your tires last longer. 
• Driving habits: If you drive quickly, the increased speed and friction can contribute to faster tire wear. Driving quickly also leads to more frequent braking, which in turn also leads to faster tire wear.
• Treadwear rating: The treadwear rating of your tires ranks their estimated life expectancy, and different tires have different ratings.
• Type of tire: Does your vehicle wear high-performance tires? How about all-season or winter tires? The type of tires you have equipped has an effect on tire wear.
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive vehicles all have different tire life expectancies because of where the power in each originates from.

Tire Care Tips to Make Yours Last Longer

Looking to make your tires last longer on Washington, PA or Steubenville, OH roads and get more for your money? Here are some helpful tire care tips to follow regularly:

• Make sure your tires are filled to the proper pressure regularly.
• Inspect your tire tread depth and tread wear regularly.
• Rotate your tires at our service center when you have your oil changed.
• Get your vehicle serviced & maintained regularly.

Take Care of Your Tires at Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

If you determine that it’s time to get yourself a new set of tires in or around Martins Ferry, OH, we invite you to order parts online with us. Be sure to also check out our parts specials to save more on your next tire order or other parts order. Alternatively, if you have other questions about maintaining your vehicle, just reach out to us online.