HOW MANY MILES DO TIRES LAST?

Most new tires and high-quality replacement tires are expected to last approximately 50,000 miles. But how many miles tires should last doesn't equate to how many miles tires actually last on the roads of Cabot. Learn more about the life of a tire with the service experts at Gwatney Chevrolet Company below!

What Factors Affect Tires Life Expectancy?

While most new tires are expected to last for 50,000 miles, your tires might not last for this long due to these factors:

• Type of tire: High-performance tires have extra grip but may wear faster than all-season tires which have less rolling resistance. Another example is that driving winter tires in the summer will significantly shorten their lifespan. You will want to learn the differences among winter tires, all-season tires, summer tires, and more to understand which is best for your Little Rock drives. If you need a new pair, use our tire finder tool online.
• 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.
• Road conditions: If you have to drive on gravel or dirt roads regularly, or you encounter construction, snow, salt, rain, and ice, your tires will take 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 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 brakes will wear out your tires faster than accelerating gradually and letting coasting do some of the braking work.

Tire Care Tips For Long-Lasting Tires

Besides reviewing your driving habits, you should also check the following to ensure your tires will last as long as possible in the Sherwood area:

• Inspect for proper air pressure when you fill your gas tank, as many gas stations have tire inflation stations.
• Regularlyinspect tire tread depth for tire tread wear.
• Rotate your tiresfor more even distribution of tire wear.
• Take your vehicle in for regularly scheduled maintenance.

Learn More About Tire Care from Gwatney Chevrolet Company

So what's next after learning about tire life expectancy? See what the flashing tire pressure light on your dashboard means and learn how to reset a tire pressure light. If you have any more questions related to tires, reach out to Gwatney Chevrolet Company!