Glossary / General

cost per mile

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Cost per mile helps you understand how much you're really spending on tires. If a tire costs more but lasts longer, it can actually save you money in the long run.

Technical Definition

Cost per mile is a metric used to evaluate the overall expense of a tire over its lifespan, factoring in the purchase price and how long the tire lasts. A higher initial cost may be justified if the tire lasts significantly longer, resulting in a lower cost per mile.

Hear It Discussed

"I mean, basically you want even competition and cost per mile in terms of best."
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman The Smoking Tire 33:39

" ... so your cost per mile is going to go up or your fuel per mile"
What's Under The Hood? Listen for 3 Minutes and Find Out! Under The Hood show 09:05

"our next question is from John, also from parts unknown. John says, how would the cost per mile of driving be affected if gasoline and electricity costs were normalized,"
Get a Job As a CR Tester, Rivian vs. Lucid, Unfair Minivan Bias Talking Cars (MP3) 15:29