Question 975176: two new cars are each driven at an average speed of 60 mph for an extended highway test drive of 2000 miles. The diameter of the wheels of the two cars are 15 in. and 16 in., respectively. If the cars use tires of equal durability and profile, differing only by the diameter, which car will probably need new tires first.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! two new cars are each driven at an average speed of 60 mph for an extended highway test drive of 2000 miles. The diameter of the wheels of the two cars are 15 in. and 16 in., respectively. If the cars use tires of equal durability and profile, differing only by the diameter, which car will probably need new tires first.
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If there are no other differences, such as tread thickness, the smaller tires will wear out first.
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But, 2000 miles is not much. I doubt there would be a measurable difference.
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The speed is not relevant unless other factors are to be considered.
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