Tires needing replacement at 20K

Hey guys,

Im new to the forum but I was hoping to get some insight on a truck I just picked up. Its a 2021 SR5 with 20k miles on it. The truck was certified and came with a 100k powertrain warranty and they gave me a great deal on my trade. My question is that I was told the service manager replaces the tires on all certified vehicles but after speaking to the tech, it looks like they were at 4-5/32 on all 4 tires at their last service. I know its tough to tell and may not be something that can be answered but do you guys think this should have been a red flag or should I not worry. The tech said it could be aggressive driving or bad alignment or any number of other issues and to not worry but I tend to. I know there's nothing I can do now but I was just curious to get some perspective from other owners. Thanks so much in advance!

 

It is abnormal. I got 72k from my original Michelin tires in about 8 years before I replaced. Mostly highway miles but 20k is way too early

 

My factory Michelins had about 40k on them when I replaced them, and they were probably still good for another 15k-ish. No- not normal.

 

Same here.

 

What type of tire? Some tires are soft and don’t last long.

 

Did you get a tread measuring tool and measured them yourself too?

Sounds like you got a used truck, previous owner bought whatever wheels/tire combo they can get their hands on, did a swap, and dealership took it in.

Now you gotta pay for a new set of tires and wheels if you want a new set.

 

That’s a good point also.

 

Hey guys thanks so much for all the replies. To clarify, the dealer put new tires on before I saw the truck. I thought it was odd that it needed them so soon. They indicated it was because the truck was to be gold certified but looking at the service records the tires were pretty worn out when it was last serviced. Regular 5k services otherwise and the brakes are still in great shape. I’m just trying to figure out if/how hard the truck was driven in the first 20k miles and what effect this might have on its longevity/reliability. Happy holidays!

 

The dealership is shoving a bunch of bs to you. That’s a used set of tires from another vehicle - no way that it can be a new set. Might even be just the minimum amount of tread that will let them certify the vehicle.

 

2021 SR5 Double Cabs came with bridgestone duelers which have specific to Toyota tread compounds and different than what is sold at retail. They start at 11/32 and are very soft, usually in the 5/32 range by 20k miles so I don’t think anything is unusual here at all.

 

THIS ^^^.

 

20k on the lowest bidder, minimum spec oe tires is about right. I dumped the Michelins @25.

 

I second this. My OE tires lasted 26k, 29k, and 24k. They are designed to be light, smooth riding, and cheap, so they are often lacking I. tread depth and advanced compounds. Driving aggressively can lead to quicker tire wear, sure, but vehicle weight, weather conditions, even road surface can be significant factors in tire life.

 

The Bridgestones that came with my truck were basically shot after about 19000 miles, I could have gotten a few thousand more miles out of them but with winter coming on I figured why chance it.

 

My Bridgestone were done around 28,000. Not a good tire at all and I’m am easy on the pedal and driving.

 

My 2020 off road came with the Michelin LTX AT2's, now with 28,000 miles there getting rather skinny. I figure on replacing them next fall, I don't really drive my truck in the winter so it should be easy for me to get another season on them.

Wishing all a Merry Christmas!

 

It all depends on tires. I buy soft tires for maximum traction, they wear 50% by 20k. You can get a hard compound tire that won't have any braking traction and last over 70k.

 

When I got the 14, the stock Michelins wore so fast the dealership covered the cost of 2 tires when I had to replace all 4. That must have been the good ole days of dealerships, it ain't like that anymore. I've heard others have had the same issue with them. Mine was normal driving, some gravel. I'd imagine if you were a hard driver, they'd be in bad shape real quick

 

AT or road tires?

 

This. Mine weren’t in great shape by 19k miles…