Fleet logs track battery cycles; tyres die in kilometres of abrasion. This guide shows how to estimate e-scooter tyre life in kilometers from tread depth and route surface—before the odometer outruns the compound.
Benefits
- Outputs total tread life in km—the primary metric for solid and pneumatic replacement planning.
- Surface wear factor scales km/mm: smooth ~450, urban ~333, rough/brick ~250 per mm of tread.
- Pair km life with weekly distance in the tool to translate into weeks when needed.
How it works
- Measure or estimate usable tread depth in mm before replacement.
- Select primary surface: smooth asphalt, urban mixed, or rough/brick.
- Read total km life = (450 ÷ wear factor) × tread depth—or use the interactive calculator.
FAQ
How do I estimate e-scooter tyre life in kilometers?
Multiply km per millimetre of tread by usable tread depth. The model uses km/mm ≈ 450 ÷ surface wear factor. On urban mixed surfaces with 1.5 mm usable tread: (450 ÷ 1.35) × 1.5 ≈ 500 km total life.
What is the 450 km/mm baseline?
It is a planning reference for smooth asphalt—roughly how many kilometres one millimetre of tread lasts before surface multipliers. Urban mixed divides by 1.35; rough/brick by 1.8, shortening km life per mm.
Should I track km life or weeks?
Kilometres match odometer and maintenance intervals directly. Weeks help calendar reminders when weekly distance is steady. The tool outputs both; this guide emphasises the km number for route and surface comparisons.
Why do my tyres fail before the estimated km?
Skidding, curb strikes, under-inflation on pneumatics, and mixed surfaces on one route shorten life. Re-run the estimate with rough/brick if part of your commute is abrasive, and inspect tread monthly on high-mileage decks.
Technical specifications
- Total km = (450 ÷ wear factor) × tread depth (mm).
- Wear factors: smooth 1.0, urban mixed 1.35, rough/brick 1.8.
- Examples at 1.5 mm tread: smooth ~675 km, urban ~500 km, rough ~375 km.
- Weekly km optional for weeks remaining = total km ÷ weekly km.
- Related: e-scooter-tyre-wear-life-calculator, escooter-tire-pressure, escooter-maintenance-schedule.