Will low-profile tires wear down faster than regular tires?

Question

I'm interested in a car that's got them. They're so cool looking, but I don't want to get it if they are more trouble than regular tires.

Answer 1

usually 30 to 35,000 miles on those tires if your lucky as they have softer rubber in them for traction and handling.

Answer 2

That would be gross over-simplification. Speed rating much more than aspect ratio has a greater effect on tire wear. Low-aspect ratio tires do more often then not tend to have higher speed ratings of course. Still, in the last year or two a number of tires have been introduced offering mileage warranties of as much as 60,000 miles in very low profile and high speed rated (V, Y and W) sizes.

Answer 3

All tires usually have tire wear ratings on them as compared to a base test tire---check with a local or online tire store to see what ratings are for different low profile and standard tires---tire wear is basically higher or lower depending on the hardness of the rubber compound in the tire---harder lasts longer but has less traction than a softer compound which won't last as long.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=48

Answer 4

The amount of tread on a L/P is the same as a regular tire, the height of the wall is the major difference. Some people feel L/P tires are a 'rougher' ride, others love them. It's basically your preference. Good luck in your car hunt!! :-)

Answer 5

Pot holes and curbs can dammage the wheels as for wear they last just as long.