OEM tires didn't last

[Mlfoto]

I have a 2023 XLT hybrid delivered August 2023. with the CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT TX 225-65-17/ I have just over 17 K miles. I also have another set of wheels with blizzak snows. So for two winters used those. Yet my tires MIGHT make it to end of this summer. So maybe 11 K miles on the oem tires. .

Anyone else have this bad a result??? I drive slow too.

My previous vehicle was a 2020 ecosport I sold just under 3 years 28K miles and the tires were about the same as mine are on maverick. BUT that had 28K BUT also had snows for the Ecosport too for winter. So the Mav oem tires REALLY are BAD.

Is it just me???

I think I will get Hankook Kinergy PT tires next. ........... 90 K warranty If I get 60 K I will be happy.

My ‘23 had those horrible tires too. I was about to replace all four at 11k but a hurricane took that truck that month. The warranty was garbage. I think it was something like 40% discount on the exact same garbage tire. Tread ware determined the range of discount.
My ‘24 has Michelin and the tread is still deep at 14k

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[zen_]

The tires provided by the factory were and are the cheapest specification tires and also different from the same tires that are sold to the consumer even with the same branded tires. The tire companies will provide the tires that meet the factory specifications at the cheapest price possible as the factory will dictate the price they will pay and nothing more.

I have always called the tires on new vehicles gumbos as they are round and will hold air for a time until the thread wears out.

+1

You don't really get high end tires as an OE spec unless it's a luxury car, or some sort of off-road'y package.

I noticed the front Conti tires on my vehicle are already at 7/32, and the rears at 8/32 (I think they were 8.5 or 9 new) @ 7,000 miles, so yeah, not really expecting more than 20,000 miles or so. I will say that these tires seem to ride reasonably well, noise isn't too bad, and they were pretty good in what winter we had in Nebraska these year. I bought my last vehicle CPO with OE Goodyear Fuelmax tires that were absolutely dreadful, and I've also driven a couple vehicle that came with OE Firestone FT-140 tires, also completely dreadful, replace them right away tires.

At any rate, I was at least glad the Conti tires didn't require another $700-800 right away to replace.

 

[mr mojo risen]

The factory Pirelli's on my FX4 are still looking pretty good (6/32" measured) at just over 20K miles. I think the Conties were the worst available and Ford should be ashamed of putting them on a new vehicle.

I’m at 33k miles in my 2023 FX4 and my Pirelli Scorpion tires are down to 4/32”. I naively hoped I could get 40+k but I anticipate needing to replace them before the onset of winter weather, just short of 40k.

 

[PeteBerner]

I have a 2023 XLT hybrid delivered August 2023. with the CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT TX 225-65-17/ I have just over 17 K miles. I also have another set of wheels with blizzak snows. So for two winters used those. Yet my tires MIGHT make it to end of this summer. So maybe 11 K miles on the oem tires. .

Anyone else have this bad a result??? I drive slow too.

My previous vehicle was a 2020 ecosport I sold just under 3 years 28K miles and the tires were about the same as mine are on maverick. BUT that had 28K BUT also had snows for the Ecosport too for winter. So the Mav oem tires REALLY are BAD.

Is it just me???

I think I will get Hankook Kinergy PT tires next. ........... 90 K warranty If I get 60 K I will be happy.

I drove my truck for a couple hundred miles on the stock Continentals, and I couldn't stand them. They just felt "cheap" to me (kind of a mushy ride, seemed noisier than normal). I replaced them (and my original steel wheels) with some Cooper Endeavor Plus tires (stock 225/65/17) and the difference is really apparent. The steering feels tighter, the ride is firmer but not bouncy, and they are a lot quieter. I totally understand why people keep the stock tires and drive them til they're finished, but I bet a lot of people here on the MTC have noticed a good difference when they switched to something else. Heck, I bet even if you replaced the OEM tires with another set of Continental ProContacts from a regular tire store, they'd feel different than the originals.

 

[tom_tucker]

3rd summer 23k on the OE Contis, 12k on the snow tire set. I think I'll get 40-50k from the OE, or 4-5 years. I drive nice and easy though and that make a difference.

 

[Bear]

I'm going on 34K on the original tires on my 2022 XLT hybrid. I'm going to make it to 40K.

 

[Sykotyk]

22 Lariat with Michelins. To 62k and still going strong. Great even wear but will replace before winter.

 

[Connell]

It's deception.

On mine the wear went SIGNIFICANTLY LESS the second half than the first half.

My dealership had the nerve to try and sell me new tires at 17,000 miles.

I am now at almost 39,000 miles and will go well past 40k on the stock 2022 XLT Hybrid tires. And I TOW a lot a lot of the time too.

It's as if the bottom 4/32 is much tougher rubber than the top 4/32.

My advice: STICK WITH IT and don't buy tires too quickly.

I just changed my 22 hybrid tires at 21k miles. I thought they were toast, but reading all these posts and yours In particular has me wondering. I did no depth testing. Just eyeballing. Oh well. I’ve said it before…I do like learning on this forum.

 

[SafetyGuy]

I just changed my 22 hybrid tires at 21k miles. I thought they were toast, but reading all these posts and yours In particular has me wondering. I did no depth testing. Just eyeballing. Oh well. I’ve said it before…I do like learning on this forum.

That is the beauty of a collective, lots of different experiences and thoughts/experience.

Tire tread depth guages are very inexpensive, and easy-to-use use. I am sure if needed, there are videos available, or recheck the earlier pics.

Remember to check all your tires as wear will be much greater on the drive tires (front), then the part time drive (rear on AWD Mavs).

It really helps to monitor your wear and rotate as per Fords instructions on your manual!

If you feel the start of hydroplaning, time to check and probably replace. But a guage will help.

Wear bars are down at 2/32" and don't go down to them...a safe guide may be to go no less then 4/32". Only you know what is right for your driving environment.

Good post by the OP to start the discussion!

Have a good one and glad this may have helped you,

Andy

 

[Cherokee]

I should add,
I'm only able to get even tread wear all across the surface of my 225/60R18 Michelins by running 33 psi cold and NOT 35 psi cold.
I rarely have any cargo in the bed and when I do It's usually well below 400 pounds.
People, I'm telling ya right now. Get a tread depth gage and use it monthly.

Make a Journal, with sections, and Log:
Tires,
Fluids,
Miles,
Glitches,
I even check my at rest Battery voltage monthly.

A preflight check list ? Ya think !

 

[Maverick123]

I just checked my Goodyear Wrangler Territiry HT tires online, and they have a 10/32" tread depth, so my tires haven't worn down at all yet. This is reassuring!

Treadwear rating on my tire is 680 so, I would consider that a longer life indication. Depends on driving style/use.

Andy

Have you noticed that the Territory HTs on your Lariat don't look anything like the ones shown on the Tire Rack site?

Goodyear seems to have made a special mold for the 2025 Lariat's OEM 19" tires, adding tread blocks on the sidewall to make them look almost like A/T tires.

I like them a lot so far, they're quiet, comfortable and they look pretty good! I hope it'll be possible to order replacements with the same sidewall design

 

[zen_]

I drove my truck for a couple hundred miles on the stock Continentals, and I couldn't stand them. They just felt "cheap" to me (kind of a mushy ride, seemed noisier than normal). I replaced them (and my original steel wheels) with some Cooper Endeavor Plus tires (stock 225/65/17) and the difference is really apparent. The steering feels tighter, the ride is firmer but not bouncy, and they are a lot quieter. I totally understand why people keep the stock tires and drive them til they're finished, but I bet a lot of people here on the MTC have noticed a good difference when they switched to something else. Heck, I bet even if you replaced the OEM tires with another set of Continental ProContacts from a regular tire store, they'd feel different than the originals.

Generally I am of the opinion to not skimp out on mattresses, shoes, and tires, but since the OE Conti's don't seem unsafe (traction, hydroplaning) or loud (to me), I'll use them until 4/32. A new set of quality tires is at least $650 installed if you wait for rebates at a discount tire, probably more like $1000+ for Michelins or such you just roll into a local tire shop and have them installed.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I've heard people say you'll get better Mileage with the Factory tires that's why the Tread Depth isn't as deep as other Tires. The Manufactures do that for better Mileage Ratings. My Dad had i forget what Original Tires on his 2005 Ford Five Hundred. But he switched to IIRC BFG Tires of the same size and lost like 2 mpg in Fuel Mileage.

 

[SafetyGuy]

Have you noticed that the Territory HTs on your Lariat don't look anything like the ones shown on the Tire Rack site?

Goodyear seems to have made a special mold for the 2025 Lariat's OEM 19" tires, adding tread blocks on the sidewall to make them look almost like A/T tires.

I like them a lot so far, they're quiet, comfortable and they look pretty good! I hope it'll be possible to order replacements with the same sidewall design

Good pick up on the difference!

Yes, my tires do have a bit different molding to make them look a bit better without getting all silly. We have a Road-Runner truck...sounds like a good nick-name for it!

I checked and Goodyear in Canada here has the same highway tire look about it, not like ours.

I am sure all else should be the same. The rating is the same as well.

And now I know what UTQG stands for, bonus!

I know so far, I would get these tires again...but have also been considering getting All-Weather tires, when these are due for change. Things to mull over...Winter Is Coming...insert menacing "Jaws" 2-note sound here...

Have a good one,

Andy

 

[HenryFord]

I've heard people say you'll get better Mileage with the Factory tires that's why the Tread Depth isn't as deep as other Tires. The Manufactures do that for better Mileage Ratings. My Dad had i forget what Original Tires on his 2005 Ford Five Hundred. But he switched to IIRC BFG Tires of the same size and lost like 2 mpg in Fuel Mileage.

There are a few things at play there. The deeper the tread depth the heavier the tire which means more rotating mass which impacts MPG. Next probably to a lesser extent the depth of the tread also catches more wind, water etc increasing the rolling resistance. Tire width also plays in there with rolling resistance impacting economy. The OEMs and even the tire manufacturers are wrestling with the balance between low rolling resistance and economy and tire wear and performance. Tire Rack not long ago did an interesting tire roundup trying to address the EV tire issues and it ended up pulling in several non-ECO tires and it was informative. One way or the other the entire tire market is being pushed in the ECO/EV friendly category. It is where the money, R&D, and science is at presently.



The OEMs due to CAFE standards are looking for any tiny bit of economy to offset the penalties much like we see with engine oil. It is these little gains that add up and the OEMs know it. That OE tire weighs 24lbs and that is pretty light and should make for a more efficient tire to run, but not really be certified as an ECO or low rolling resistance tire. It looks like a compromise to give everyone a little bit of what they wanted.

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