Posted on 3/28/2025
If you’ve ever wondered why your tires wear out faster after driving certain routes, you’re not imagining things. Not all roads are paved the same way, and the condition and design of the roads you regularly drive on can greatly impact how long your tires last. Even with quality tires and regular maintenance, certain environments are simply harder on rubber than others. Knowing what kind of road conditions accelerate tire wear can help you make smarter decisions—not just about where you drive, but also how you care for your tires. Rough and Broken Pavement Cracked, crumbling, or poorly maintained roads are brutal on tires. Every time you hit a pothole or a jagged patch of pavement, your tires absorb the impact. This causes more than just surface damage—it can weaken the tire structure, knock your alignment out of spec, or even cause sidewall bulges that shorten a tire’s life. Some roads are in such rough shape that no matter how carefu ... read more