How often should you replace tires?

[ScottyMemphis]

Hey Supra fam! I just took my car in because I hit a pothole and my tire exploded and it damaged the rim. While there, I was told that the tread was awful on my other 3 tires and I should get them all replaced. I have less than 12,000 miles on the car, have never taken it on a track, and after the first few months, have not even been driving aggressively, as this is my daily driver.

What is everyone else's experience of when to replace the tires? Am I going to have to do this every year?

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[Suggs.OR]

You're not the only one. Check the thread below. It's somewhere in there about the tires only lasting about 15000 miles.

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/tire-options.2957/

 

[Escapist]

Surprised you got 12k miles out of the PSS's to be honest. I'm at a little less than 4k miles and I can't see mine lasting more than another 5k miles. I do only drive mine with VSC off so the tires are definitely getting used.

 

[XtremeMaC]

Grab a tread gauge and check how much tread is left, is the best method..

some quick google
https://tiredeets.com/michelin-pilot-super-sport-review/#:~:text=When the tread falls to,wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.

https://thetiredigest.michelin.com/every-day-check-for-wear

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tips-and-advice/advice-auto/tire-damage/tire-inspection

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tips-and-advice/advice-auto/tire-damage/tire-inspector-tool-tread

Again just a quick find: I don't have this or anything. Any caliper should do...

 

[Dannyvandelft]

The stickier a tire, the softer the compound, the less miles you get out of them. Just the nature of the beast. All part of owning a performance vehicle. You can help it a little by increasing tire pressure, driving like a grandma, and so on, but that kinda defeats the purpose. Look into Continental ExtremeContact Sport. They'll last a little longer while still being a very good tire.

 

[ScottyMemphis]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Benjilis]

Grab a tread gauge and check how much tread is left, is the best method..

some quick google
https://tiredeets.com/michelin-pilot-super-sport-review/#:~:text=When the tread falls to,wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.

https://thetiredigest.michelin.com/every-day-check-for-wear

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tips-and-advice/advice-auto/tire-damage/tire-inspection

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tips-and-advice/advice-auto/tire-damage/tire-inspector-tool-tread

Again just a quick find: I don't have this or anything. Any caliper should do...

Or use a penny....

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