2022 Tires Worn Already?

[Bruck]

Hi there...Just took my rig in for my 3rd oil change and tire rotation. They told me that the tires should not be rotated because I have more thread in the front than the back and I should leave it for winter. Confused....I only have 18k on this vehicle. Do you think I need new tires already???

 

[Cruising68]

Hi there...Just took my rig in for my 3rd oil change and tire rotation. They told me that the tires should not be rotated because I have more thread in the front than the back and I should leave it for winter. Confused....I only have 18k on this vehicle. Do you think I need new tires already???

No but you should rotate them every 8-10k miles for optimum even wear. In normal driving the rears do most of the work hence the higher wear on the rears. The new rears will catch up to the wear in about 18k miles,especially


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[Bruck]

No but you should rotate them every 8-10k miles for optimum even wear. In normal driving the rears do most of the work hence the higher wear on the rears. The new rears will catch up to the wear in about 18k miles,especially


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Thank you! Any sense for the point where new tires are needed? I want to say that they said something like 7/32 in the front and 5/32 in the back. I need to verify that when I pick up the vehicle. Man. The new tires are pricey too.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Hi there...Just took my rig in for my 3rd oil change and tire rotation. They told me that the tires should not be rotated because I have more thread in the front than the back and I should leave it for winter. Confused....I only have 18k on this vehicle. Do you think I need new tires already???

No. Wow what an idiotic dealer. That’s why you rotate tires, so you can get equal wear.

 

[Cruising68]

Thank you! Any sense for the point where new tires are needed? I want to say that they said something like 7/32 in the front and 5/32 in the back. I need to verify that when I pick up the vehicle. Man. The new tires are pricey too.

When the tread gets close to the wear bars. In between the tread are some bars between the tread. If the treat is getting close to the wear bars, 1mm or so, then it’s time to replace. Some tires get sketchy before they hit the wear bars too. I think you have enough tread for a while. Check the wear bars. If any are close, you should consider new tires.


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[Chamorro85]

Thank you! Any sense for the point where new tires are needed? I want to say that they said something like 7/32 in the front and 5/32 in the back. I need to verify that when I pick up the vehicle. Man. The new tires are pricey too.

The big thing is to feel confident driving. You being in an area with snow I'd imagine you should be fine. Even with Chicago winters I didn't have any issues on my low tread tires until last winter and I drive aggressively. Those tread depths wouldn't bother me much though I'd start planning before winter next year for sure.

There are tons of threads on tire options. People have brand loyalty and personal preference. Pricing will be pretty consistent if you stay with the factory sizing. Unless you're going to get dedicated summer and winter set then be prepared to pay for the 21" tires. As far as the factory tires you're usually not going to get much beyond 20-30k average. Factory tires don't have tread warranty because they're not the same tires you buy retail.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Thank you! Any sense for the point where new tires are needed? I want to say that they said something like 7/32 in the front and 5/32 in the back. I need to verify that when I pick up the vehicle. Man. The new tires are pricey too.

That's a big difference in tire depth, that might mess up the AWD system.

 

[Bruck]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

 

[Cruising68]

That's a big difference in tire depth, that might mess up the AWD system.

Agree but if he’s been driving ok before the rotation, he should be ok after imo.


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[2020FordRaptor]

Agree but if he’s been driving ok before the rotation, he should be ok after imo.


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Agree somewhat, I just think that difference can put more stress on the AWD system and will shorten it's life expectancy (probably not by much but something to keep in mind.

 

[Cruising68]

Agree somewhat, I just think that difference can put more stress on the AWD system and will shorten it's life expectancy (probably not by much but something to keep in mind.

Don’t disagree with that. I suspect if it got too far the wheel speed sensors would make the computer complain and possible throw a code. Definitely if the difference is too big it can lead to wear in the drivetrain.

Wondering what 2/16ths would add to the circumference. My 40 year old math says .4 inches difference in circumference between the low and high tread.


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[Bruck]

I was successful with my Chevy Silverado (woah....No hate) in getting a 30% comp for tires because of terrible wear. However, it was even at least.

I contacted Ford. They told me to bring my car back to the dealer because that is the only way they can help me. I'll call tomorrow, but likely a fools errand.

 

[Cruising68]

I was successful with my Chevy Silverado (woah....No hate) in getting a 30% comp for tires because of terrible wear. However, it was even at least.

I contacted Ford. They told me to bring my car back to the dealer because that is the only way they can help me. I'll call tomorrow, but likely a fools errand.

Good luck! My guess is they will tell you that you should have rotated your tires unfortunately unless the wear is excessive to the mileage.


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[DaveG ST]

Now would really be the ideal time to rotate your tires if you want them all to be worn evenly. The back wear out much quicker. Also keep your tires at the recommended pressure. Keeping them at a higher pressure may save a smidgen of fuel, but will wear them out much faster.

 

[23 Explorer ST]

I rotate my tires every 5,000 miles when I have the oil change done.
Also air pressure should be checked also.
Improper pressures can wear a tire prematurely.


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[2020FordRaptor]

Now would really be the ideal time to rotate your tires if you want them all to be worn evenly. The back wear out much quicker. Also keep your tires at the recommended pressure. Keeping them at a higher pressure may save a smidgen of fuel, but will wear them out much faster.

But keeping them low also hurts tire wear so there’s definitely a balance. Keeping them at a higher pressure (38-44 psi cold), as long as your not inflating them a crazy amount, is actually going to wear the tires less then the recommended tire pressure most people recommend of 34 psi.

 

[GearHead_1]

...Keeping them at a higher pressure (38-44 psi cold), as long as your not inflating them a crazy amount, is actually going to wear the tires less then the recommended tire pressure most people recommend of 34 psi.

I believe that statement to be nonsense. Can you state your source?

 

[Dale5403]

I rotate my tires every 5,000 miles when I have the oil change done.
Also air pressure should be checked also.
Improper pressures can wear a tire prematurely.


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Ditto for me. And I keep tire pressure at 33psi.

 

[Cdubya]

Add a tire gauge to the tool box. Cheap and that way YOU know you need tires--not just someone telling you. And by not rotating the tires, that dealers is probably trying to get one pair to wear out faster so you buy a new set next year. I am lucky to have a winter set so it forces me to rotate the tires when I switch sets (I mark which pair was F/R for storage).

 

[Grabber]

I bought my ST used with 40K miles and the dealer installed brand new Continental tires. After 11K miles, the tires were worn out.

I rotate every 5-6K miles and keep them around 33PSI.