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title: "How long does a tyre last?"
description: "A tyre lasts 3–10 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/tyre/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How long does a tyre last?

**Typical lifespan: 3–10 yr**

A steel-belted rubber casing that carries the vehicle load on a cushion of compressed air.

> Most manufacturers advise replacement at 6-10 years regardless of tread depth, because the rubber ages.

## How that compares

*Tyre against things of a similar time.*

- Tyre: 3–10 yr
- Laptop: 3–8 yr
- Coffee machine: 3–8 yr
- Printer: 3–10 yr
- Tablet: 3–8 yr
- Electric kettle: 3–8 yr
- Mallard: 3–29 yr
- Tasmanian devil: 5–8 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.2 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 6 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about a tyre

- [How much does a tyre weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/tyre/) — 7–25 kg
- [How much does a tyre cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/tyre/) — 60–450 $
- [Tyre vs Car battery](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-battery-vs-tyre/) — Side by side
- [Tyre vs Fire extinguisher](https://atoneplace.net/vs/fire-extinguisher-vs-tyre/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a tyre last?

A tyre lasts 3–10 yr. Most manufacturers advise replacement at 6-10 years regardless of tread depth, because the rubber ages.

## Related pages

- [How much does a tyre weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/tyre/)
- [How much does a tyre cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/tyre/)
- [How long does a car battery last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/car-battery/)
- [Tyre vs Car battery](https://atoneplace.net/vs/car-battery-vs-tyre/)
- [Tyre vs Fire extinguisher](https://atoneplace.net/vs/fire-extinguisher-vs-tyre/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)