Tire life in years?

[fiddler2068]

Ok so i got my cheapy Yokohama Touring S tires that is supposed to last only 65,000 miles, 4 years ago. Well, its 65,000 miles now.

They all still have 4/32 tread on them, measured them a few days ago. They are starting to develop these minute age cracks in the surface below the treads.

I can't figure out why they lasted so long. vehicle is 2000 CR-V. I am crazy about rotation though. I rotate every 5,000 miles.

How long are tires suppose to last year wise? At this rate, the tires will go another 15,000-30,000 miles for the next 2/32 of wear.

fiddler

 

[leeharvey418]

You got your rated mileage out of them, and they're starting to show the effects of aging - why is this even a question?

Especially if you are going to be driving the CR-V through a Massachusetts winter, let them go. Tires that were decent in snow at 8/32+ tread depth can start to get really squirrely once you get within spitting distance of the wear bars.

 

[crw]

Well, let's put it another way. My old truck is a utility truck. I only drive it when I need truck chores done. In the past three years I've put about 8K miles on it, and it now has 210K. Anyway, the tires that are on it were already there when I bought it. At this rate, the tread will take another 5 to 10 years to wear out.

So the question is, when, as a matter of years, do tires just get too old to trust?

 

[Cup of Joe]

I've driven on 20 year old tires. With 4/32 what are you using in the winter? That's not much tread come snow season.

 

[4x4chevydude]

I use tires until they are
A. Bald with no tread
B. Leaking air from dry rot
C. unrepairable

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: fiddler2068

How long are tires suppose to last year wise?

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/1187094/

 

[Jeff_in_VABch]

With the advances in tire materials, tires wear out far before the tread is gone in most cases.

Uneven wear, road noise, surface cracking and vibration usually indicate that it's time for tires, not a lack of tread.

Of course, some people cant afford tires and will run them until they are maypops.

I usually just get tired of my existing tires after about 2 years and get something new.

 

[CivicFan]

I would not keep a tire for more than 5 years. The rubber compounds tend to harden with age and affect performance. You do not find yourself in a situation where the tires lose grip when you need it most.

 

[urchin]

I have to admit that I do run tires that are now 7 years old on a car, but they are properly cared for, and I do regular visual checks at least once every week so I can spot potential trouble before it can create a danger. Not many people that run tires that long do these things.

PROPER INFLATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT WHEN RUNNING OLDER TIRES...too much or too little air can create much more strain on the tires structure (heat build up) and could more easily lead to failure compared to a newer tire.

 

[Ken2]

The rate of aging of the rubber somewhat depends on your location. More ozone (polluted urban areas) ages tires faster than rural fresh air. UV from southern sunlight ages tires faster than northern sunlight; parking in the sun ages tires faster than parking in the shade or indoors. I've also noticed tire rubber hardening from age and maybe all those hours of heated running on hot pavement. I agree about dumping a set of tires before they dump you.

 

[fiddler2068]

I am planning on getting new tires come spring. the reason is, of course, money. Otherwise I'd just replace them now before winter.

So i guess waiting till 2/32 treads to change tires is old school. The tires are handling well, I haven't notice any problems in wet weather. I don't drive like a maniac either so that may be why I don't notice anything.

I don't have to worry about age then, there is no way these tires are going to make 10 years!

fiddler