How Many Miles Do Tires Last?

Most OEM Chevrolet tires last up to 50,000 miles on the streets of Sarasota; however, many factors can affect the life expectancy of tires. Read on to learn about those factors and how you can optimize the lifespan of your tires. After you’ve read our guide on how many miles tires should last, get in touch with Cox Chevrolet in Bradenton, if you think you might be due for tire replacement.

What Factors Affect Tire Life Expectancy?

The answer to the question: “How many miles do tires last?” can vary depending upon a number of factors. A better question to ask is, “How many miles should tires last?”. As we mentioned earlier: 50,000 miles, and we’ll address how to achieve the best lifespan momentarily. First, let’s take a look at all of the factors that can affect the longevity of your tires:

• Tire Type: If your car features high-performance tires, they have extra grip, which means less rolling resistance and a shorter lifespan.
• Treadwear Rating: For specific figures unique to your vehicle’s tires, check along the side walls of your tires for a tread wear rating.
• Drivetrain: The expected lifespan of your tires will vary depending upon whether your vehicle is AWD, RWD, or FWD.
• Road conditions: If you regularly drive on dirt roads, ice, in rain, on salt, or through snow, you can expect your tires to take a greater beating.
• Terrain: If you live in a hilly area, the inclines will require your tires to work harder, meaning you can expect your tires to need more frequent replacement.
• Driving habits: If you’re in the habit of stomping on your brakes or accelerating quickly on the streets of Palmetto, you’re wearing your tires out faster.

How to Optimize the Lifespan of Your Tires

Now that you know about how many miles tires should last, as well as all of the factors that can affect how many miles tires do last, take a look at our tire care tips to learn about how to get the most out of your tires.

• Inspect your tire pressure every month and compare the PSI to recommended PSI listed in your owner’s manual. If any of the tires are over- or under-inflated, bring them to the recommended pressure level.
• Regularly inspect the tread depth of your tires.
• Rotate your tires every 5,000 miles to ensure even tire wear.

Need Help With Tire Care?

If you think you might be due for tire replacement, tire maintenance, or you have more questions about how many miles tires should last, reach out to the service center at Cox Chevrolet in Bradenton. Our phone number is (941) 538-7407. While you’re here, take a moment to explore our Chevy service coupons, and to check out our other Chevrolet service guides for other informative reads, like our overview of how often you should change your oil.