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It really depends on how you drive and what roads you're on, but a decent tire lasts between 3 to 5 years or up to 40,000-50,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. If you're always on smooth roads and you keep an eye on the pressure, it can last longer; if it's a lot of city driving with hard braking and potholes, it wears out faster. The wear also varies depending on the brand and tire type, but honestly, nobody can say for sure without seeing what condition it's actually in.
The big mistake is thinking that a quality tire simply lasts "a long time" without any other context. The reality is that durability depends on so many factors that two tires of the same brand and model can have completely different lifespans. Driving style, tire pressure maintenance, road type, climate - all of this really affects wear.
Decent tires usually last somewhere between 40,000 and 80,000 kilometers, give or take. Reputable brands like Michelin, Continental, or Goodyear tend to hit the upper limits of that range, and sometimes even exceed them. But if you're always driving with low pressure, taking tight corners, or if your car is heavy, the tire wears out much sooner. Temperature also matters - in very hot climates the rubber compounds degrade faster.
The ideal thing is to check your tire regularly, rotate the tires every 15,000 kilometers or so, and keep the pressure at the right level. When the tread gets below 1.6 millimeters of depth, it's time to replace it - it's not just for safety, it's mandatory. If you maintain things properly and don't abuse your car, a good tire will easily make it to 60, 70 thousand kilometers. Now, if you're looking for "the perfect tire that lasts forever"... that doesn't exist 😅
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