How long before you changed new tires?

I'm at 48500 miles on my OR and the tires are getting a bit low. She's my daily driver so really never seen the trails. How long before you guys had to swap in to some new tires?

 

Any tire that looks low or close to bald I deem unsafe. They are the first thing between you and the road.

A pic would help allot

 

35k didn’t have to, I could have gotten another 10k out of the originals but I wanted new tires.

 

I changed my stock Dunlop’s at 17k. They still had plenty of tread left but I didn’t trust them in wet weather. I waited until the Michelin had there rebate program and snagged some defenders.

 

Buy a tread gauge. They’re super cheap and allow you to know precisely how much tread is left. No need to “eyeball it”.

 

I replaced my OEM tires at around 42-45k mi on my PreRunner and they were toast, so I'd say you've gotten good mileage out of the stock tires.

 

Do the penny test. Simple.

 

Not quite that simple. Also look for dry rot and the manufacturer date of the tires (on the sidewall)... tread depth is important obviously, but age combined with dry and hot climates can really compromise the rubber compound.

 

Around 55,000 on my sport. I could have gone longer but wanted new tires for my annual trip to the Outer Banks.

 

I bought my truck with 51k on it and the tires were pretty much toasted.. Purchased new tires when I got the truck..

 

I change tires out near 50% life, sell them for near 50% of cost and buy new at the best price possible. Minimal loss and always running on near new tires. Tires are one of the most important parts of the vehicle and not something I’m willing to run worn.

 

about 48k. they were getting close the the wire

 

Unless something really weird is going on, age won't be an issue for factory tires on a 2015 truck. Tread depth is important for preventing tire failure and preventing hydroplaning, but different tires may have vastly different performance as they wear. Tread depth is a better indicator of remaining life, though, than mileage. How you drive, road conditions, and weather (especially temperature) play a big part in on long your tires will last. Also, you heavy your vehicle is loaded and how often you rotate the tires is also important. Not to mention proper alignment. Sheesh... I'm getting out of control here! Bottom line, if you are down to your tread wear indicator then replace for sure.

 

My tires on my new-to-me truck have only 22,000 miles on them and lots of life left. However, I'll probably replace them in the spring because they are highway tires and I need something better for off-road.

 

I had 102 miles when I got rid of my first set

 

I was at 48k and change when I deemed my stock Rugged Trails done for.

 

Got 109,000 on my stock Duelers...probably 99% highway miles.

 

5/32nds and 3 years is the rule of thumb For tires on a daily driver that gets exposed to UV every day.

As the tires harden up and the depth becomes less, the Tacoma’s backend will become very very easy to unintendedly break loose in wet conditions.

 

I HAD to get new tires at about 1000 Miles !!! Like I told my wife ....the damn Stock tire’s were only meant to last between 500-1200 Miles ...! So I HAD to get new tires !!! And my TRD wheels were rusting really badly which is weird as they were aluminum but I bit the bullet and got those too!!
And I told her that Toyota recommended Fox 2.5 DSC coil overs and rear shocks with Dakar’s so I got those too!!
And the gearing was bad so 4:88’s and as long as I was doing that might as well put the ARB locker up front !!! Dual batteries so the extra lights and fridge which Toyota says I need to be safe !!
My wife is understanding when it’s stuff Toyota says I absolutely HAVE to do to keep my taco running !!!
Oh and I got the oil changed at 5000 Miles ....for free !!!!


You gotta do what you HAVE to do

 

The OEM tires were useless in winter. Replaced mine at about 12k after first few snows