How to Make Your Tires Last Longer
How to Make Your Tires Last Longer

Replacing your tires is an expensive endeavor, so most Palmdale-area drivers have the goal of going as long as possible between replacements. Curious about how to make your tires last longer? Then you’ll want to treat them right, take certain precautions, and address issues as they arise. The Frontier Toyota service center aims to help you take care of your Toyota tires, so consult this guide to learn about extending their lifespan.
Causes of Tire Tread Wear
The main reason you will need to get your tires replaced is general wear and tear over time. Pinpointing the cause of your tire tread wear will help you to understand how to prevent it.
- Inner and Outer Tread Wear: If you notice excess wear on the inner or outer tire, then it could be that your tires are misaligned.
- Center Wear: Overinflation is generally the culprit for center wear. Check your owner’s manual for the correct PSI.
- Edge Wear: Your tires are likely underinflated if the majority wear is concentrated on the edges of the tires.
- Cupping Wear: This type of tire tread wear appears as a diagonal scalloping on the tire.Generally, cupping wear points to serious suspension issues, so it’s best to schedule service with us immediately.
- Patchy Wear: If tire tread wear is popping up in patches, then your wheels are probably out of balance and need attention.
Tips for Toyota Tires
Incorporate the following tasks into your regular maintenance schedule to properly care for your Toyota tires.
- Get Routine Tire Rotations: Rotate tires every 5,000 miles or so to promote more even wear. Ask for tire balancing with rotations as well.
- Check Tire Tread Depth and Tire Pressure: Check tire tread depth and tire pressure on a monthly basis.
- Have Alignment Checked: Make an appointment with Frontier Toyota for our professionals to check your vehicle’s alignment twice a year.
How Long Does a Spare Tire Last?
Now that you have a sense of how to make your tires last longer, we are left with one final question – how long does a spare tire last? No matter what, you will want to have regular Toyota tires installed as soon as possible. Otherwise, here are some general rules of thumb for how long spare tires last based on type.
- Full-size spare tire: These spares are safe to drive on as normal, but since they are likely not the same brand as your regular tires, they can cause damage over time.
- Space saver or “donut” spare tire: These spares are generally safe to drive for about 70 miles. Make sure to not exceed 50 mph.
- Run-flat spare tire: These spares allow for about 50 miles of driving.
Schedule Tire Care Service at Frontier Toyota
Whether you need new tires or simply want to keep up with the maintenance of your current ones, the service center at Frontier Toyota can help. Have any questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch!