How many miles are your tires lasting?

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I drive a 2020 Premium with 60,000 miles, and I just replaced my tires for the second time. I’m getting about 30K miles per set. I rotate and align them every time the dealer suggests it. The dealer says it’s normal, but I’m curious—what kind of mileage are you getting from your tires?

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I’ve got 45K on the original tires for both my Outbacks, and I’m expecting at least another 20K miles. I stick to the recommended pressures, drive mostly on highways, and don’t push the cars too hard.

Now my WRX… that’s another story entirely.

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I replaced the factory Yokohama tires on my 2022 Limited at around 38K miles. They still had about 1/4" of tread left, but I wanted something better for winter. I switched to Michelin CrossClimate 2s, which have a 60K-mile warranty. They’re a bit noisier than the Yokohamas, but nothing some extra volume on the radio can’t fix.

You might be using softer compound tires that prioritize comfort and quietness at the expense of durability. Or, if you’re using winter tires in the summer, that could also explain the wear. Lastly, how aggressive are you when cornering?

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@Lloyd
A lot of assumptions here, lol.

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Tire wear patterns can tell you a lot. Hard cornering, misalignment, or incorrect tire pressure can all cause uneven wear.

Regular rotations help spread the wear and make your tires last longer. When I first got my XT, I definitely burned through my tires faster than I should have.

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@Cove
I stay on top of alignment, rotation, and tire pressure. The only thing I notice is that the rears wear about 2/32 more than the fronts by the end of their life.

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Wayne said:
@Cove
I stay on top of alignment, rotation, and tire pressure. The only thing I notice is that the rears wear about 2/32 more than the fronts by the end of their life.

Your rotation intervals might be too long.

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I’m at 57K on what I believe are the stock tires. It’s only this winter that they’ve reached the point where I need to replace them.

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I’m driving a 2024 Outback Wilderness with 32K miles on the stock Yokohama Geolandars. The lowest tread is at about 6/32" right now.

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Harper said:
I’m driving a 2024 Outback Wilderness with 32K miles on the stock Yokohama Geolandars. The lowest tread is at about 6/32" right now.

Same here. I’m at 40K miles on stock Geolandars and still have plenty of tread. I’m expecting to hit 60K before replacing them.

What are your driving conditions like?

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@Denali
I’m at 36K miles on my ‘22 Wilderness. The tread is fine, but snow performance has been slipping. I’d prefer to avoid having two sets of tires, so I might try siping them.

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Kiran said:
@Denali
I’m at 36K miles on my ‘22 Wilderness. The tread is fine, but snow performance has been slipping. I’d prefer to avoid having two sets of tires, so I might try siping them.

If you’re dealing with snow, don’t let the tread drop below 5/32"—that’s when performance really falls off.

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I only got 29K miles out of the stock Yokohamas on my ‘21. The dealer told me Outbacks just burn through tires, but they didn’t explain why. I’m thinking about replacing the Yokohamas with CrossClimate 2s next time to see if they last longer.

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@Jose
I’m not unhappy with my Yokohamas. I’ve got 45K miles on them so far and expect to get at least 60K.

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@Jose
Yeah, that’s what my dealer says too. Next time, I’m going to try something different.

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Wayne said:
@Jose
Yeah, that’s what my dealer says too. Next time, I’m going to try something different.

I’ve owned two Outbacks and can confirm that the OEM tires are subpar. Replacing them with Bridgestone WeatherPeak tires on my 2016 was a game changer. Subaru stock tires are just not great.

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@Vince
That’s really helpful, thank you.

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I replaced the stock Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tires on my 2022 Wilderness at 52K miles. They were getting thin, and since I live in the Northeast, I didn’t want to take any chances in winter. I replaced them with the same tires—they’re not cheap but worth it.

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I got about 30K miles out of the OEM tires on my 2020 Premium. I replaced them with General Altimax RT45s, and at 33K miles on the replacements, they’re holding up much better. I’m expecting to get around 50K miles out of them.

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@Bennett
What made you choose the RT45s?