2006-11-27 22:19:54 · 10 answers · asked by rasheed00 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Tread life really depends on the weather, tire (tyre) pressure, speeding on the freeway (motorway), smoothness of the road, bumpiness of the road, weather temperature, and the kind of car you have.
If you drive 12,000-15,000 miles a year, tires (tyres) will last 4-5 years, including the maintenance of tire pressure, tire rotation and balance.
If you burn the tire, tire will last in minutes to 2 hours.
If you let the tire (tyre) sit on the garden / yard. It will probably last until you rest-in-peace.
2006-11-28 02:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by glen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tricky question. It would be great if it were all about the tread life, that way if you didn't put many miles on your car and kept it properly maintained the tire should last as many years as the warranty on the tire.... ie 80,000 Unfortunately that is not true. It is true that rubber degrades slowly over time your tire will be around for a long long time however that does not mean it is safe to drive on. As you drive on a tire it gets hot, air pressure fluctuates you could drive through oil and or chemicals and see temperature extreems ranging well over 100 degrees. the best thing to say is keep an eye on the tire. properly maintain the vehicle. if you notice excessive tire wear or see any "checking"(small cracks in the rubber) it is time to look into new tires
2006-11-27 22:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by Rich K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya' know what is done with a tire that will no longer meet the minimum requirements to be retreaded in the U.S.? It is shipped to another country, they retread it and sell it.
Did the tire cost $19.95 brand new or $195.95?
Tires need to be used occasionally to keep the rubber/plastic pliable. If a tire is unused for around six months it will start to deteriorate and be unsafe after a year. Or, did you drive 50,000 miles last year?
The way you ask your question leaves it unanswerable. Too many variables.
Rule of thumb: if you have less than 1/16 in. (1.5mm) of tread...the tire should be replaced. Given, of course, no other defects (bulges, cracks, uneven tread wear, separation of tread or bead) are present.
2006-11-27 22:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by wroockee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 5 years, assuming 10-12K miles/year.
The real test is to insert a penny into the tread of the tire, with Lincoln's head toward the tire. If lincoln's hair is deep enough to be into the tread, the tire is OK.
2006-11-27 22:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by joelfrank1974 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how you drive and the surface of the road the vehicle is usually driven on. If you can stick a dime in between the treads of the tire and at least half of the coin is visible then it is still safe to use.
2006-11-27 22:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Alex G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how many miles you put on it and the types of roads and how you drive with the tires. Most tires get from 40,000 to 80,000 miles on them before they have to be replaced.. Time has very little to do with tire wear.. Most tire places will look at your tires for free and tell you what shape they are in and if you should replace them or not.
2006-11-27 22:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by LokoLobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15
2006-11-27 22:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by Makon G 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As long as you still have thread on it. The rubber on a tyre will discintegrate at a slow pace over a few thousand years!
2006-11-27 22:22:58 · answer #8 · answered by Claude 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess when the rubber's getting too thin to support the car... or until it explodes!
2006-11-27 22:24:35 · answer #9 · answered by sheer♥black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it is not worn below a certain gauge
2006-11-27 22:23:45 · answer #10 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋