Question of the Day: Do Low-Profile Tires Wear Out Quicker?

Think of buying tires for your car the same way you would think of buying shoes for your feet. Sure, you could go cheap, but wouldn’t you prefer a shoe that will last for a while and not hurt your feet? As the point of contact between your vehicle and the road, your tires are pretty integral to ride and handling — and they take a beating in the process. It pays to know what kind of product you’re strapping to your wheels before you hit the road. Ask.cars can get you started by taking on one common question about the differences between low-profile and normal-height tires.

Will low-profile tires wear out quicker than a normal-height tire? (Ask.cars)

Comments

I don't understand this silly obsession with huge wheels and very low profile tires. It seems that every manufacturer has forgotten why the pneumatic tire was invented, and is equipping every model with 17, 18 and even 20" wheels with V-rated elastic bands for tires.
Low profile tires ride very much harder, cost much more to replace, and those large expensive wheels are more prone to damage and bending from potholes and other road hazards.
Car manufacturers, please offer these huge wheels only as options and don't force all of us into these impractical wheels and tires. If I want to drive something that runs on metal wheels without pneumatic insulation and handles like it is on rails, I'll buy a locomotive.
A 16" wheel with a 60 aspect ratio is big enough and low profile enough for me thank you.

I know motor home tires age out even if they have not worn out, needijng replacement in 4-5 yrs. Is this also true of auto tires? Mine are 4 yrs old, but don't have the mileage or wear that I used to get before I retired. For the first time my tires have not worn out within 2-4 yrs.