{"id":955,"date":"2021-01-29T04:21:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T04:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/?p=955"},"modified":"2021-01-29T04:28:18","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T04:28:18","slug":"the-age-old-question-how-long-should-tyres-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/the-age-old-question-how-long-should-tyres-last\/","title":{"rendered":"The Age-old Question: How Long Should Tyres Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s a common question and an understandable one, but the answer never satisfies. How long tyres last depends on several factors. It may be infuriating, but there\u2019s no definitive number we can give. Generally, we advise that tyres should last around 40,000km, but that\u2019s not a guarantee. So much of a tyre\u2019s lifespan depends upon factors that are either within the control of the driver or within no one\u2019s control at all. That\u2019s why tyre manufacturers never make guarantees around longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at what\u2019s affecting your tyres and what you can do to make them last the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What determines how long your tyres last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Driving habits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one sits firmly within your control; the style of driver you are impacts on your tyres. Do you take corners hard and to the sound of screeching rubber? Do you break late? Do you spin the wheels on take-off? If you\u2019re a driver that tends more to the aggressive style than defensive, then you will be replacing your tyres more frequently than necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Terrain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Freeway or city streets? Well-maintained bitumen roads (they exist, so we\u2019ve heard) or potholed, crumbly-edged country lanes? The condition of the surfaces your tyres deal with go a long way to determining their lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, a harsh encounter with a curb or pothole can bring an abrupt end to a tyre\u2019s life. But it doesn\u2019t have to be so dramatic to be detrimental; continued exposure to rough surfaces will weaken sidewalls and wear down tread quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City streets usually mean more breaking and accelerating, which can also wear tread. But don\u2019t assume freeway driving is the ticket; hotter temperatures generated by higher speeds can also decrease the life of your tyres. Sometimes there\u2019s just nothing you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pressure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve written about this before, but it can\u2019t be said enough: tyre pressure matters<\/a>. Primarily for safety, but also for tread wear. If a tyre is overinflated, it becomes rigid and stiff, suffering more damage when driven over rough surfaces like potholes, crumbly edges or curbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a tyre is underinflated, there is more rubber in contact with the road which leads to faster wear, particularly on the shoulders, or outer edges. Always pay attention to the pressure in your tyres, and make sure you give them a quick check at the servo once in a while. You can find the correct pressure for your tyres in the car\u2019s manual or on the driver\u2019s door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alignment and balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turns out, there\u2019s not much in the life of a human that doesn\u2019t require balance: walking, diets, opinions, even work and family. Your tyres need it too. If a tyre is unbalanced, it leads to uneven wear and more frequent replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheels can also become misaligned, which simply means they don\u2019t all want to go in the same direction. This can happen due to every day driving and should be checked every 10,000km. Like unbalanced wheels, misaligned wheels will wear faster. Eastern Tyres has all the equipment necessary to ensure your tyres are in the best position for a long life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you can do to get the most out of your tyres<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n