I agree with Kerry aka Trouble on this one, Michelle. Planned obsolescence is a known factor under capitalism to get us to consume more frequently. Products are deliberately designed to be of inferior quality so they will break down much sooner than earlier versions so we have to keep paying to replace them much more frequently than before. So, I'm not the least bit surprised when, for instance, a new computer monitor I purchased lasts me only a year and a half as opposed to the four years the models I purchased back in the 2000s tended to last.
California roads are not up to European standards, but I still get 60,000+ miles on tires I imagine are the same brands as yours, and I can't remember when I had a flat tire!
Are they being punctured or just losing air? If it's an air loss, check the safety valves in where the fill tube is. Sometimes they come loose. Also check the rims for damage in case the tires are not sealing. New tires sometimes have a warranty against defects, as long as they're not punctured by road hazards.
If you are experiencing puncture wounds to the tires constantly, find out if its nails or screws from your driveway? Sometimes if there are contractors working nearby, they will leave presents in the road for unlucky neighbors. If it isn't nails or screws, then beware the potholes.
I have experienced all of these tire issues through the years. Number one rule for tires, never buy used ones.
Michelle, something I did many years ago (when I would get by 🙄 with cheap tires) is keep a can of tire inflator/sealer in the car. It does exactly what it says, inflates the tire to drivable pressure while adding sealant to patch leaks from the inside. I was able to add 1000–3000 miles to a tire. Only works with leaks on the tread, because the sealant gets spread by centrifugal force and only goes “down” on the tire.
I find that locally certain roads will have more debris which can cause a puncture and avoid those roads when I can. This has led to me finding roads that are less crowded and therefore quicker to a destination. If punctures are the problem run f!at tires can be a big help, if it is actually tire quality causing delamination or ruptures, a higher quality tire is the answer. $200 tires that last 40,000 miles beat $100 tires that fall apart after a few hundred miles. Take a good look at the tires to see why they are failing construction debris is probably the number one cause
I agree with Kerry aka Trouble on this one, Michelle. Planned obsolescence is a known factor under capitalism to get us to consume more frequently. Products are deliberately designed to be of inferior quality so they will break down much sooner than earlier versions so we have to keep paying to replace them much more frequently than before. So, I'm not the least bit surprised when, for instance, a new computer monitor I purchased lasts me only a year and a half as opposed to the four years the models I purchased back in the 2000s tended to last.
Bad roads or sabotage!
Or bad luck? I honestly don't know what to think. Normally you get new tires and barely think about them for ages.
California roads are not up to European standards, but I still get 60,000+ miles on tires I imagine are the same brands as yours, and I can't remember when I had a flat tire!
This has been a known issue for years - it's called planned obsolescence. Get or download a copy of The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)
Are they being punctured or just losing air? If it's an air loss, check the safety valves in where the fill tube is. Sometimes they come loose. Also check the rims for damage in case the tires are not sealing. New tires sometimes have a warranty against defects, as long as they're not punctured by road hazards.
If you are experiencing puncture wounds to the tires constantly, find out if its nails or screws from your driveway? Sometimes if there are contractors working nearby, they will leave presents in the road for unlucky neighbors. If it isn't nails or screws, then beware the potholes.
I have experienced all of these tire issues through the years. Number one rule for tires, never buy used ones.
Michelle, something I did many years ago (when I would get by 🙄 with cheap tires) is keep a can of tire inflator/sealer in the car. It does exactly what it says, inflates the tire to drivable pressure while adding sealant to patch leaks from the inside. I was able to add 1000–3000 miles to a tire. Only works with leaks on the tread, because the sealant gets spread by centrifugal force and only goes “down” on the tire.
I find that locally certain roads will have more debris which can cause a puncture and avoid those roads when I can. This has led to me finding roads that are less crowded and therefore quicker to a destination. If punctures are the problem run f!at tires can be a big help, if it is actually tire quality causing delamination or ruptures, a higher quality tire is the answer. $200 tires that last 40,000 miles beat $100 tires that fall apart after a few hundred miles. Take a good look at the tires to see why they are failing construction debris is probably the number one cause