How often should you have your tires replaced?

I have a 2000 minivan and the tires have never been replaced. i have a hole in one of them now and they said they could not patch it because it was too close to the edge, but my husband wants to take it to someone else to see if they will patch it now, he doesn't want to buy new tires. Is there a mileage that they need to be replaced by. the tread is okay on them i guess. I just want to be safe on the winter roads with three kids..|||Recommended replacement for time is no more than 5 years. Any longer than that and you run the risk of the steel belts rusting and coming apart in the tire. Mileage is normally on an original equipment tire is about 35000 miles. Tell him to stop being cheap and BUY NEW TIRES!!!|||Anything lower than the wear indicators on the tire, usually anything less than 3/32" should be changed. If there is any cupping or irregularities in the tire, should be changed. Depending on the weather in your area, you should consider getting a complete set of winter tires mounted on steel rims and a complete set of spring/summer/fall tires. You could get by with one complete set of all seasons if money is a concern. I would recommend since you have children, you get your tires changed. It is also very important that you fill your tire pressure up to the spec located in the Vehicle, usually on the driver's door or in the glove box and get your tires rotated at 6250 miles.|||Every tire has tred on it, if the tred is worn down to less than what the tire is specified for (you can look up your tire on the internet) it is time to get it replaced. Also if you research your brand of tire, it will tell you how many years/miles it is rated for in the description. Since your tires have never been replaced its a good idea to go get 4 new ones right away or a blowout is in your near future. Think about your safety, its very dangerous to drive on bad tires.|||old tires are prone to blowouts i would have the tires checked by a tire dealer they will be able to tell you if they are safe or not safe .|||what price for your kids` safety? never rely on repaired tyres unless you only drive to church on sundays|||six years is old enough, insist on new tires :)|||you should not repair a tire with an injury close to the sidewall because the side of the tire is thinner and flexes which will work a patch or plug loose.this could also cause a blowout because there is less belt material around the injury|||Well for my self its when i have wires showingthrough the rubber. but with kids you want new tires to keep them safe. One way to tell "Pinch a Lincoln-head penny, from the base, between your thumb and forefinger, so that the top of Lincoln's head and the words "In God We Trust" are showing.





Place the top of Lincoln's head into one of the tire tread grooves -- try to measure in the lowest point within the tread."|||let him drive you car and see how safe he feels|||After 6-7 years they may start to dryrot. Good tread or not, replace them soon. Some tires will last 30,000 miles, others twice that much. Depends on the tire make and model and your driving habits.


Rotating your tires with every oil change (3000-6000 miles) will make them last longer. Many places you buy tires from will rotate them for free on a regular basis.|||5-6 years is plenty on old tires. Sidewalls can NOT be repaired. Sounds as if it is time for new tires. Be sure to check the sidewall for the date of manufacture to be sure they are new. It is after the "DOT" on the sidewall and consists of 4 digits. 2105= 21st week of 2005. Be sure to get a front end alignment if you haven't had one in the past year.|||as often as they are worn to the point of being a danger. That would be generally less than 2/32 of an inch of tread. You can check with a one cent piece. Tread depth should be deeper than the top of Lincolns head.





If your tires are generally in good shape, you can just do 2 tires. Put the 2 new tires on the same axle, front if front wheel drive and rear if rear wheel drive. Toss the damaged one, and save the other good tire for a spare.





I'd be willing to bet you need to replace them all after 6 years though.|||In terms of age, there is no concensus at this time, with some car and tire manufacters recommending periods of between 6 and 10 years for a tire to stay in service with others having no formal position at all. Currently there is a push for federal legislation on this issue but there isn't enough science out there yet to support a specific period of time.





But it is important to note that no tire company has a warranty on its product of longer than 5 years!





I recommend to my customers that they should consider replacing any tire that is more than 6 years old as preventive maintenance.





As for repairing the tire in question, please keep in mind the tires are the #1 safety device on the car. Tires provide all of your traction, braking, vehicle stability and carry the load of the vehicle.





You have been informed by a responsible, trained automotive professional that the tire is not safe to repair. Yet your husband wants to be cheap and find someone less professional/ethical to do the repair anyway so he can be save a few bucks. What your husband is saying to you is it is more important to be a cheap schmuck and save a few bucks than for you and your children to be safe.





Honestly you need to smack him upside the head and give him a dose of reality.





He reminds me of those customers I get that come in and say "these tires are just for my teenage daughters car, I just need the cheapest thing you've got."





How'[s that for an "I love you."|||depends on the quality of the tyres although i think 6 years is long enough