Originally Posted By: WhyMe
Originally Posted By: raytseng
You also need to consider how old the tire is, and how good the tire is. As the tire ages the rubber gets harder.
If the tires are 4years old or less, i would say keep it through the winter.
If the tires are 5+ years, i would say switch them out.
Also is the tire a cheap budget or oem tire or premium tire?
If it is a premium tire, more technology is in it to maintain performance and decrease the effects of aging and wear. For example the Primacy in particular has uniquely growing grooves to maintain performance. Other michelins even without the Primacy grooves use different compounds in the lower layers to make up for decreased tread, (Other premium brands do this too). Cheaper tires won't do that. Maybe you'd keep a premium tire through year 6 at 5/32s.
Also, if your cars are AWD and not just the FWD models, that will also make up a little bit for poor performing tires and you can "get away with it".
We also don't know your financial situation, and if new tires are going to cause you to miss out on something else. Also if you pushing your car or drive conservatively.
Finally, if you "enjoy" having new tires, or you are happier being frugal. Will you use up your 2nd set or you plan on getting rid of the car in the next year or two and possibly can avoid getting new tires?
2014 Rav4 has the oem tires which are bridgestone . 2011 CRV has falken tires on them both are less than 5 years old and both are AWD i am not hurting for money , but if i can catch something on sale i would like to . gonna keep the rides for a while
AWD is not going to help you with handling and braking. Tire will.
2014 are fine, however Falken, I would not go with them pass 4 years.