When to replace tires and Brake Pads?

[Salmanilla]

I have a 2020 Rubicon MT6. 20 months of Digging this truck without any real troubles. Mileage is about to hit 56k miles. When should I be expecting to replace the WildPeak AT3w tires? Is there a tread gauge? Is there some kind of wear-bar that I am not seeing? Brakes feel fine, but what is their lifespan like?

Is it expected that MPG reduces as the tires wear?

TIA

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[jay21mojave]

Yes there is a tire gauge, Every tire store has them, you can purchase at any auto parts store.. it measures in 32's of an inch or mm.. in Pa the state min for passing inspection is 2/32s.. tread wear bars are on passenger tires LT tires .. As for the brakes, you should pull the wheels and visually inspect the pad thickness.. again 2/32s thickness is the min. .. replace before wear gets to the metal backing plate and requires rotor replacement. IMO at 56K the rear pads might be close if they wear like those on a JKU..
here is a picture of tread wear bars:

 

[Kevin_D]

The disc brake pads have wear indicators, too. They’re like a little metal feeler that will start to squeal against the disc when the pads get close to their wear limit.
Brake wear really depends on where you drive and your driving habits. I normally get over 100k miles out of a set of pads, but I don’t regularly commute, drive mostly on highways, and use the brakes sparingly.

Kevin

 

[kevman65]

No one knows your driving habits or where you've had the JT.

Take it to a REPUTABLE mechanic, or Discount Tires or such. Have them check your tires and brakes.

I've had to change OEM brakes before 20,000 miles, and I've had OEM brakes still on vehicle at trade in, 5 years and 70,000+ miles later.

AT's are generally 45,000-60,000 mile tires.

 

[Hootbro]

First vehicle? When to replace tires and brakes on the JT is no different than any other vehicle.

If driving a pavement princess, you could go down to the legal minimum of 3/32" tread depth and that should be about where your wear indicators should be showing.

As to brakes, the pads should be inspected for wear and pad remaining material at each tire rotation. Mileage and use is going to vary when they are replace. If waiting for the squealers to tell you, then you are already behind the 8 ball for maintenance.

 

[Salmanilla]

Just cant seem to find wear indicators on the Wildpeak AT3's.

Even though they look like they are wearing evenly, I am hearing more road noise than normal... And my MPG has dropped by about 2 mpg over the past few weeks. Just checking to see if I am missing something.

 

[MPMB]

Just cant seem to find wear indicators on the Wildpeak AT3's.

Even though they look like they are wearing evenly, I am hearing more road noise than normal... And my MPG has dropped by about 2 mpg over the past few weeks. Just checking to see if I am missing something.

Check your air pressures.

 

[kevman65]

Per Falken, the AT3W is a 50,000-55,000 mile tire. So your tires are due or near due.

 

[Rdaharsh1]

Just cant seem to find wear indicators on the Wildpeak AT3's.

Even though they look like they are wearing evenly, I am hearing more road noise than normal... And my MPG has dropped by about 2 mpg over the past few weeks. Just checking to see if I am missing something.

After tire air pressure check. Check your air filter if you haven't changed it could affect mpg.

 

[Salmanilla]

tires are around 38psi… new air filter and fresh oil change. Tires are pushing 56k miles… not sure if that could be the issue???

 

[ttn333]

At 56k miles, I think you've gotten your money's worth out of that set. Time to shope for new tires.

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