My Ford dealer says I need new tires. I have a 2010 Escape 4x4 XLT. It has 48,000 miles on it. The tires do not look worn at all. Does anyone have any info about tire life on this Ford?

Asked by lsetters Feb 24, 2013 at 01:32 PM about the 2010 Ford Escape XLT AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ford Escape 2010 48,000 miles 4x4

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Keeping in mind that ALL car dealerships make the bulk of their revenue on SERVICE rather than CAR SALES, I would get another opinion from a place like Pep Boys, Goodyear, Tires Plus Total Car Care (if they are in your area). Mr Tire, etc. I had to have my tires replaced due to dry rot on my '06 Volvo, but not until the 4 year mark.

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It's a three year old truck with 48,000 miles. Are those the original tires?

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I would probably agree with the Ford dealer. Most tires won't last over 40,000 miles and depending on how you or whoever drives the vehicle, scraping curbs, spinning the tires in the winter time on snow and ice can take a toll on tires. If the tires are original to the vehicle, then YES, that vehicle is OVERDUE for a tire change and make sure you get an alignment too with those new tires. All Ford dealers sell tires now and can usually give you a competitive price on the tires though I'm not sure on the labor charge as new car dealers have super high labor rates. A trip to a tire shop might be your best bet. Kenny/MrBlueOval

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Correct me if I'm wrong but your vehicle came with Michelin Cross Terrain's...that's a 65,000 mile tire... I personally have 57,400 on my originals...I'm Just now breaking into the cross bars that distinguish time to go get new tires....you might have a bad alignment or have the tires filled over the recommended 30ish psi (look inside the front driver door frame for the sticker)

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yeah go to pep boys or firestone because they have no interest in selling you tires!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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if they show any signs of dryrot they will tell you that the tires need changed , that's my cue , donut time

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Small cracks are not rot, Dealers will say they recommend tires or other parts, just tell them to put in writing it is bad and unsafe also take a picture of the tires and the person at the dealer, have then give back the old parts also, if they are willing do that you get a full filled out invoice say those things, they will change their story and say well its not to bad j b they will back off. Bad is if the small cracks are cuts, you will find your old tires on their used tire rack if you leave them there. also check to see if its a recall item or campaign notice on it. they like to sell you things that they are fighting in court before its ordered to be recalled. keep all invoices as tire rot and other part are found to be a manufacture problem and reimbursement will be offered if you have the paperwork as they lost theirs.

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I have a 2017 Ford Escape. At 32,000 miles they said I should look at getting new tires. Now at 40,000 miles they are wore out. We drive moderately, keep correct tire pressure, and do not skid or spin tires. I am more than disappointed in Michelin tires!!! Unsatisfactory!!!

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They are probably 40k mile tires. Thats a lot of miles for a 2017 Escape. Average is 12k a year or 1k per month so 40k in a year is a lot of driving. If its hwy miles, tires get very hot at hwy speeds and will wear out quicker than 40k around town at 30 to 45 mph. The original Michelins on my 2014 Ford Fusion have 66k miles on them and I'm just starting to look for a new set so don't give up on Michelin just yet. Also, SUV all season tires dont normally last as long as car tires anyway as they have a more aggresive tread for off road use so they are not really made to hold up to the added heat from extended hwy use. Keep that in mind when you go to buy new tires. Buy tires for what they are intended for, either hwy or off road use. Cannot be both. SUV's usually have an " All Terrain" type tire but not really made for alot of highway miles. Buy street tires or an "HT" highway tread set of tires if you plan on putting another 40k a year on them. Good Luck. Kenny/ MrBlueOval.

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BTW, this tire shown is a Michelin Defender notice the hwy type tread. No deep lugs to wear out but still an " All Season" tire that should hold up on the hwy

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