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How long should my tires last?

The life of a tire depends on a number of different factors, some having to do with the quality of tire and some having to do with the quality of care. Typically, each manufacturer will list how long its tires last on the labels. Carefully pay attention to these labels as it may be that a few extra Dollars per tire will get you an additional 15,000 or 20,000 miles.

Typically, tires last anywhere between 25,000 and 50,000 miles. There are a number of variables that must be taken into account, however. These include road, weather, and driving conditions.

One of the easiest ways to make sure tires last as long as possible is by keeping them properly inflated. Not inflating tires properly puts stress on areas of the tire that are not meant to receive as much stress. Also, it causes the tire to become hotter than it normally would, as it has more contact with the road surface for longer periods of time. Therefore, the structural integrity of the tire is likely to break down much quicker than it would with normal inflation.

To make sure tires last longer, vehicle owners should also rotate the tires. This usually includes moving the front tires to the back and vice versa, as well as possibly switching the tires to opposite sides of the vehicle. Vehicles with front-wheel drive tend to wear the front tires down faster. The opposite is true for rear-wheel drive vehicles. This is why tire rotation is so important.

In addition to lack of maintenance issues, tires last shorter periods of time if the primary driver is aggressive in his or her driving habits. Those who accelerate fast or stop quickly are more prone to wear out tires at a much higher rate than those who drive more conservatively. Every time a tire squeals, some of the tread is left on the road's surface.
 

(Reproduced from Wise Geek)
 

Tire Care Tips:

Check pressure weekly. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge and check pressure weekly.
Check pressure when tires are cold (driven less than a mile) and adjust to the air pressure listed on the tire placard posted on doorpost, fuel filler door, or glove box.
Don't forget the spare. Over time it can lose air. Check it monthly.
Never exceed the maximum tire pressure imprinted on the tire's sidewall.
Install valve stem caps. Keep them tight. These cost only few cents each, keep dust and dirt out of the valve stem, and act as a secondary air seal.
Drive smoothly. Jackrabbit starts, hard stops, and fast cornering shorten tread life.
Avoid road hazards. Drive around tire-puncturing debris such as glass, metal, wood and avoid potholes that can bruise tires.

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