How often need to change tyre?

it depends on your usage, usually 2 years you have to check your tyre, see whether got cracks or not

so far 80 000 km

if u fast & furious = tyre thread easily worn out

if u slow & steady = can use longer

and depends on your tyre lor..

Recommended to change tires for every 4 years or 50-60K KM and also depend on the treads as well.

to prolong the tyre usage...please rotate ur tyre...

Tyre rotation is not recommended for some cars and some tyre types.

For instance some cars use different tyre widths front and back, while some tyres have rotation direction specified.

no hard rules... depends on:

1) the bunga on your tyre (use the 20 cent rules)
2) when you feel your car losing grip during rainy days
3) Get harden very fast if you often park your car under the sun

Usual 3 years as rule of thumb.. if your tyre had harden but still got bunga, better get it change as it can get burst or losing grip on wet surface..

If wanna preserve you tyre well:
1) regular rotating
2) park under roof
3) ensure adequate tyre pressure
4) wash your tyres
5) avoid driving like Schumacher style on the road

my 2 rupiah..

4 yrs from date of manufacturing or tyre botak, whichever first.

usually they check the tyre tread depth
if it's already thin then it is time to change
here's a link that might help you
http://www.2pass.co.uk/tyres.htm

+1

but he didnt specify correctly what car is he driving...n from the avatar...its insight...which uses same tyre for each wheel...

eyh...what is this eh? --> while some tyres have rotation direction specified
care to elaborate further...newbie maa...

Some tyres have an indication on the tyre wall usually an arrow showing rolling direction accompanied by "rolling direction". This is due to the tread pattern and usually found on tyres with non-symmetrical treads.

since there is this thread related to tyres.. i might want to 'tumpang' thread.. is it normal that the front right (driver side) tyres worn out faster than the left due to M'sian road of driving on the left lane? i heard mechanic said like this..

owh thanks! gotta find 1 tayar like that to understand more...hehehe

and do remember to do alignment even without tyre change..that mite helps in prolonging it...

but usually is 4 years lah...for my case...depends on the thread also.

+1

4 years is from the manufacturing date rite?

my new brought old saga
the tyre from year 1999
still have 75 percent thread
but starting to crack on the sidewall

better change, max age is 5 yr or so

my last change is after 1.5 yrs and 34k km
not quite botak but one of the tyre is nearing the indicator

tyre is a big issue, if u dont change u will harm other n urself ,

it will affect ur braking esp emergenecy.

got point... breaking is also vital and can turn into disaster if the tyre has lost its grip...

money is a issue too
for 4 brand new 13 inch cost 1/3 of my pay

change 2 first, then change another 2 next month. Or collect for 2 months, then buy 1 shot, will be slightly cheaper if buy 4 pieces at once.

Mine just due 4years crack on sidewall and botak..but still ok on wet condition so I say until crack and losing grip

Change it before it happen, not until it happen only change... by the time it MIGHT be too late (touchwood)..

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Added on May 17, 2011, 3:36 pmit could be between 1/3 of your pay and your life... like ahsam say, if really $$ tight, change 2 1st... but change all 4 if you can...

This post has been edited by twincharger07: May 17 2011, 03:36 PM

Don't underestimate the importance of tyres. Remember, it is the only thing that is contacting the road. It is the only thing that moves the car and allow it to stop. Even with the best brakes, spoilers, engine but without good tyres, you're as good as driving a barge on the road.

Fun fact: The average contact surface of a tyre on the road is around the surface area of your palm.

of course, not only becos of the road, becos engine is in front, so the front part of car heavier so the tyre in front wear off earlier.

so do the tyre switch every 10k.

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Added on May 17, 2011, 6:09 pmnormally when u swap tyre they will do the alignment and balancing.

at least i service at honda SC. it is like that.

This post has been edited by westlife: May 17 2011, 06:09 PM

i like soft compound tires coz quiet and grippy.

but wear is high, only last approx 40k - 50k.

rule of thum is 2 yrs or 40,000km whichever is earlier

how much per 13 inch tire?? im not yet change it becoz im just received my secondhand car...if too expensive i might get the secondhand ones since im only a student..

im also a student but am driving just a kancil lar.. one tyre only need to prepare around rm100.. but i dont like 2nd hand tyres.. still prefer 1st hand tyres to ensure my safety.. as i travel around 30km daily..

RM130-150 can get.. sometimes if ur lucky got cheaper grey imports in klang.. price ~110 oni

Tyre is good not to buy used.... Unless your life only worth rm0.0000001..... Can drink at Starbucks, got money waste on broadbands or cigarette but cannot afford a good tyre?

haha.. i also can talk like you since i can live without Starbucks & cigarette but not without internet.. but there are many ppl are addicted to Starbucks & cigarattes too.. all in all should manage money wisely.. Rm100+ shouldn't be a problem (for smaller cars) if you manage your savings..

i have my daily commute which is bsaed on duraplus...i think i've used them for about 40K and they still look new

travel about 120KM back n fourth from work

Hmm....my Savvy's tyres is 4 years old oready....but only 36k+ km...i suppose must change soon.

i drink and eat at home only
even wifi tumpang mamak for a teh tarik
most gaji went to rent , bil , sister education , petrol
habis liaw

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Added on May 18, 2011, 2:49 pm110 piece at kg subang airport
got indon tyre for 90 buck
all new
but 1.5 years ago
think price naik liaw

This post has been edited by sinister_sid: May 18 2011, 02:49 PM

Say if i would to change new tyre, what year should i look up? Year 2009 Made is ok?

If this is 2009, yes go ahead...
But now is 2011, why you want to help people to clear junk and endanger yourself? Unless they are selling for rm10 for a pair......

tyre shelf life is approx 2yrs.

how to know what year its made?
link

of course la..see ur car la..bmw..must be using one direction tyre. but mostly in msia we using normal road tyre. so tyre rotation is recommendable.

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Added on May 24, 2011, 9:59 amdepends..sometimes u can feel the ride a bit harsh..noisy..the rubber become hard..it's time to change.

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Added on May 24, 2011, 10:09 amreally? not really. because majority cars in msia is fwd..so the front tyre will be using more grip to move and handles more grip to stop.

This post has been edited by theanswer: May 24 2011, 10:09 AM

every 25k km is a good measurement on time to change tyre..

25k is too early to change already gua.

Slightly more than 2 years ma.. How often u change?

Close to 3 years. Around rm60k++

I went to official service centre to service every 5k, they advise to change then I change.

It depends on what tires, what cars, and how you drive la, cannot say every 25 k or 60k etc2. If you use high performance tires or even extreme ones with very soft tread compounds for maximum grip then they will finish up sooner but if you use low-mid economy tires aimed at durability then it can last up to 80k km, some even claimed to reach 100k km like the Goodyear Duraplus. Same tire also if you drive normal or slow then can last longer but if you drive often very aggressive then will eat up your tires faster. You use high performance cars also easier to chew up your tires, then heavier cars also may wear out tires faster.

Btw this is already very old thread risen up again from the death ha.

yup, that's why I service my car regularly and chanGE my tyre whenever being advised.

Car still under warranty? This is the reason u service every 5k?

Yup previously under warranty. Now I service when it is 8k to 10k mileage instead.

Still go back to service center ya

yes, already 5 years car, all time go back to official service centre, never even service once at outside ah beng shop before.

All tayar got wear indicator mah.. when it reaches the limit, time to change edi.. some tayar can tahan 5k km only.. some can go till 40k km.. but on average, a normal tayar can last a good 35k km. Dont wait until really botak lah.

let professional advise during regular service will be the best. more reliable than self observation.

Problem is not all mechanic is professional and honest. It is quite easy to look at the tayar indicator.

That's why I go back to service center and not outside ah Beng shop as they are likely to be professional and follow certain SOP to advise accordingly.

10k rotate

10 k rotate

rotate until the indicator have around 2 -3 mm change.

or max 3 years.

depend the threadwear also. like the falken sincera 500 sure last long. coz so hard.

some threadwear just 100+

so....

My Hankook v12 still lots of thread like 80% but year 2012. Driving no problem, should i change?

You may still "swap" from FL to RL / FR to RR on same size tires ... Since most FF car tends to wear out the front first. It will provide you with an even wear and tear, rather than a worn out front only.

Tires are good for 5 years from manufacturing date... just check for it on the tires for the week of manufacturing

what tyre only tahan 5k only? like changing engine oil interval

front tire about 70k .rear tire 110k
mine was 195/60/15inch .110k do alignment adjust .u can save a lots $

This post has been edited by SupermanLick: May 18 2016, 11:38 PM

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This post has been edited by LumiaFanboy: May 16 2024, 01:17 AM

Hi all sifus, are my tires still healthy?
Or time for replacement?

Toyo proxes cr1
40k km
2 years

Some wrinkles at the side. Are these dry rots?






This post has been edited by LumiaFanboy: May 16 2024, 01:30 AM

By look still very healthy

I usually change every 2 year or the nipples marked red is contacted to road surface

According to tyre manufacturers across the world running tyres are not required to be replaced when residual tread depth is higher than 1.6 mm i.e Tread Wear Indicator marking at longkang, among other reasons.

So-called wrinkles or dry rots are NOT tyre manufacturers' criteria of recommending replacement/ditching of running tyres.

How to use 20 cents to determine tyre depth?

Youtube? Google? = How to check tyre/tire depth?