Tyres may as well be the one part of the vehicle that goes through the most wear and tear, given that their job is to literally hold up the car and keep in contact with the ground, with all that weight on top of them. However, some people driver their cars in a manner which makes us change our mind and think that the engine is the worst-off component of the car. Whatever the fact may be, tyres still have a pretty harsh job to do, which is why manufacturers take special consideration in using compounds and newer techniques to ensure that the tyres come out A-grade and are able to handle whatever the driver, the weather, and even the road might throw at them. In this blog post, we will tackle an important question about tyres and their maintenance: just how often should you replace your tyres?
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Should tyres be replaced often?
Many people assume that because tyres go through a lot of wear and tear and this wears them down means that if you use your car less, or maybe drive a bit sensibly and don’t load your car up with heavy cargo, your tyres might last longer. And while these are certainly good habits that one should have for the overall exemplary performance of the car and its many components, the simple matter of fact is that tyres degrade over time, regardless of whether you use them or not. Even if your car stays still the whole time or you don’t use it all that often, you will still need to change the tires for when the time comes. A good example of that would be the barn find cars and the cars that might be abandoned. While they aren’t being used, their tyres are usually in such a decrepit condition that even to move them, you need to inflate them or put on a new set of rubbers.
Why does this happen? Well, for one, the tyres sustain the entire weight of the car at all times, and therefore, even when standing still, they are under lots of pressure since the tire walls can only take so much pressure. Secondly, the construction of the tyre itself contributes to the eventual degradation and the need for replacement. You see, tyres are made out of rubber and many different compounds to ensure that the tyres perform better and sustain both high pressures and high temperatures during operation. This means that they have a lifespan, and when that time period has passed, the tyres will need to be changed. And that’s all there is to know; regardless of your usage, tyres will need to be replaced after the suggested time period.
Ideal Mileage For Tyre Change
Well, the time for each type of tyre and its replacement time usually depends on the manufacturer. Many manufacturers recommend that the tyres of a vehicle be changed from three to five years, depending on the usage. In terms of mileage that you can rack up on a set before they will need to be changed depends on how much miles do you drive per year. On average, a driver will cover nearly 5000 miles a year, and so when the mileage crosses the 20,000-mile mark, it will be time to swap out the tyres for new ones. So, the ideal time for replacing your old tyres with new ones is around four years or 20,000 miles, whichever may come first.
However, it is important to note here that there are several ways that you can get more mileage or time out of your tyres. One way is tire rotation, which is, funnily enough, mistaken for the rotation that they undergo while being driven. Rotation in this context means that depending on the wheel configuration of your vehicle, you swap out the front tyres and replace them with the rear ones. For example, a good majority of trucks and SUVs today are offered in rear-wheel drive configurations, which means that the majority of wear and tear goes to the rear wheels. Therefore, by swapping out your front ones with rear tyres will allow you to properly use all four tyres, and you might even get some more mileage or time out of the same set before they will need to be swapped out for new ones.
Several factors determine how much time elapses between each tyre change. Let us quickly discuss these factors to help you better understand how tyres work and how your usage affects their lifespan and their performance.
Driving style: The first and foremost factor that determines tyre usage and lifespan is your driving style. Hard acceleration, fast driving, hard cornering and braking will all take a toll not only on your tyres but also on the other parts of the vehicle, including the engine, the brakes, the suspension, the whole nine yards. Unless your car has been manufactured as a high-performance vehicle, it’s better not to drive like this, and to conserve fuel and tyre lifespan, it’s always better to drive sensibly.
Loads: Many people like to go towing with their trucks and SUVs or use their trucks and hatchbacks to haul enormous amounts of cargo, whether for business use or personal use. And the fact is that while vehicles are properly rated for use in towing and carrying and transporting heavy cargoes and loads, tyres have a certain weight limit which can be laden on them. Exceeding that weight repeatedly or for long intervals at a time will cause them to depreciate much quicker, and you will need to then change your tyres well before they should have been changed.
Road conditions: Road conditions are also very important when determining how long your current set of tyres will last you. Rough gravel, off-roading and too many deep potholes will always adversely affect the lifespan of the tyres, as well as affect the ability of the tyres to sustain high-pressure driving environments again. This is because things like potholes can very negatively affect the structural integrity of the tyres, and their sidewalls can get affected because of it, lowering their lifespan and reducing their performance level as well.
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Magnum Autoclub provides excellent tyre maintenance services that ensure optimal yearly performance. Whether it’s tyre changing, tyre maintenance, or tyre rotation, we make sure your wheels get the best service and treatment so you, your car and the traffic are safe from any mishaps and you enjoy the full performance of your tyres. Whether it’s hard acceleration or hard braking, tyres under Magnum’s care won’t ever give up on you, and that’s the Magnum guarantee.