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If you drive 12,000-15,000 miles annually, a common amount for many commuters, a tire's tread will wear out in three to four years, well before the rubber compound does.
While there is no specific law, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recommends replacing passenger car and truck tires every 6 years, regardless of wear. However, they strongly advise that all tires, including spares, should be replaced after 10 years, as a precautionary measure for safety.
From this extensive test program, we found that high-scoring all-season tires last about 55,000 to 85,000 miles; performance all-season tires, between 50,000 and 85,000 miles.
Some vehicle and tire manufacturers recommend replacing tires that are six to 10 years old, regardless of treadwear. You can determine how old your tire is by looking on the sidewall for your DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) . The last four digits of the TIN indicate the week and year the tire was made.
There is a general consensus that most tires should be inspected, if not replaced, at about six years and should be absolutely be swapped out after 10 years, regardless of how much tread...
It’s been discussed that brand-new tires should last three to four years in most typical driving situations. However, there are those situations where you may not know the age of your tires, such as when a used vehicle is purchased.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that all tires be changed out after around five or six years of continuous usage. However, individual manufacturers may have...