How Many Miles Do Tires Last?

Tire Care Tips

Taking good care of tires and keeping an eye on them can make the difference in how many miles tires last for Irmo drivers. Here are some ways to maintain your tires at home before you start worrying about how many miles they should last:

• Check the air pressure when you fill your gas tank. A tire air pressure gauge is an inexpensive tool to keep tucked in your glove box. Proper air pressure will keep your tires from wearing out as fast.
• Regularly inspect tire tread depth for tire tread wear.
• Rotate your tires for more even distribution of tire wear. You can have this done during your regular maintenance appointments.

What Makes Tires Wear Out Faster?

If you’re just driving an average number of miles on the smooth roads of Lexington, your tires are likely to last a long time. But there are factors that can hurry the wear and tear on your tires:

• High performance tires have extra grip but may wear faster than all-season tires which have less rolling resistance.
• Tires wear differently on front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive vehicles. Your tire rotations should be done based on your drivetrain.
• If you have to drive on rough or flooded roads, or go off-roading, your tires will take more of a beating.
• If you take your car to hilly areas, more friction on the tires is required.
• Having a lead foot on the gas and brakes will wear out your tires faster.

Visit the Tire Center at Mazda of Columbia

For all your tire care questions and needs, visit the tire center at Mazda of Columbia and take advantage of our great service specials. Also be sure to learn about how to rotate tires, how to clean car floor mats, Mazda Miata parts, or learn the difference between regular and premium gas when you’re hungry for more info.