The Average Miles for a 225/40R18 Tire Wear Replacement

When is it time to replace tires?

Quality tires are designed with great care and can provide thousands of miles of dependable service. The number of miles run on tires before they need to be replaced varies. The useful life of the 225/40R18 depends upon the actual conditions of their use, driving habits, service practices, differences in road characteristics and climate.

Tire Life Expectancy

The average estimate for these tires is 50,000 miles. For maximum benefit, they must be maintained correctly. They should be properly inflated which for this tire is between 35 and 40 psi depending upon the manufacturer. The right amount of air helps the tires wear longer, prevents accidents and improves fuel economy.

Read the Info

Proper vehicle loading is important and specific to the make and model of the vehicle. This information is usually found on the sticker located on the inside door edge, door post or glove compartment. This sticker will indicate the tire pressure required for both front and rear tires.

Tread Wear

The amount of tread wear also indicates whether or not to replace the tires. Depending on the brand and type of tire. the tread wear indicator is a useful guide. Some brands of tires have built-in wear bars. When these bars are worn down to 1/16th of an inch, it is time to replace the tires.

References

• Consumer Tire Guide