How long do summer tires last????
May 30, 2004, 09:03 AM
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How long do summer tires last????
I am getting my car from the dealer with 5200 miles on it. The dealer said it has summer tires on it and that they only last about 10,000 miles. Is that true and whats the difference between summer and winter tires? The car is going to be kept in Las Vegas so it should be warm most of the year. Oh yeah, by the way I am a total newbie with these. Thanks
May 30, 2004, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by grett04
I am getting my car from the dealer with 5200 miles on it. The dealer said it has summer tires on it and that they only last about 10,000 miles. Is that true and whats the difference between summer and winter tires? The car is going to be kept in Las Vegas so it should be warm most of the year. Oh yeah, by the way I am a total newbie with these. Thanks
Summer tires have broad tread-blocks that are close together, compounds that are stable at higher temps, and stiff sidewalls. All of this helps them hold up under hard cornering in the dry without falling apart. They don't last too long, mostly because they have soft compounds and people tend to drive hard in nice weather.
If you live in Nevada, you'll never need snow tires anyway, so don't even worry about them!
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May 30, 2004, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Kayaalp
Winter tires have deep tread blocks that are spaced far apart, compounds that are supple at low temps, and sidewalls that are mushy. All of this helps them get good grip on deformable surfaces, like snow and sleet. They last a while, mostly because people tend to drive slowly in a snowstorm. But most winter tires will only work well for a couple of seasons before losing grip (even if the treads look ok).
Summer tires have broad tread-blocks that are close together, compounds that are stable at higher temps, and stiff sidewalls. All of this helps them hold up under hard cornering in the dry without falling apart. They don't last too long, mostly because they have soft compounds and people tend to drive hard in nice weather.
If you live in Nevada, you'll never need snow tires anyway, so don't even worry about them!
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Summer tires have broad tread-blocks that are close together, compounds that are stable at higher temps, and stiff sidewalls. All of this helps them hold up under hard cornering in the dry without falling apart. They don't last too long, mostly because they have soft compounds and people tend to drive hard in nice weather.
If you live in Nevada, you'll never need snow tires anyway, so don't even worry about them!
Emre
Jun 1, 2004, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack.
That pretty much sums it up 
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