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Factors that can affect the life or rate of car tyre wear include:
Make of Car Tyres
Every car tyre is designed differently to meet specific criteria. Long life tyres are made from a harder rubber compound. This can increase the noise when driving. A softer tyre compound will be quieter but will wear out faster.
Position of Car Tyre
Front tyres wear out faster than back tyres, especially if the car is front wheel drive. The extra wear is caused by the movement through steering.
Weight of Vehicle
The heavier the vehicle the faster the car tyres wear.
Tyre Pressure
A car tyre that is inflated below its recommended pressure will wear faster because of its higher operating temperature and the extra flexing of the rubber. Over inflation can also increase wear due to the decreased size of the contact area between the tyre and road.
Speed
Driving at high speeds increases the car tyre temperature and accelerates the wear.
Car Tyre Alignment
Incorrect alignment of car tyres causes uneven and increased wear.
Driving Style
Aggressive cornering, accelerating and braking excessively are all causes of car tyre wear.
Time
One factor that is unavoidable is time. Tyres deteriorate naturally over time due to the effects of the weather. Car tyres on vehicles kept outside will degrade faster than those kept in a garage.