At what position of tread wear indicator should tires be replaced?
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Tires have tread wear indicator marks, which are slightly raised indicators located at the bottom of the tread grooves with a height of 1.6 millimeters. When the tread wears down to 1.6mm, the tires must be replaced. Otherwise, it can easily lead to overheating and blowouts during normal driving, or reduced drainage capacity in rainy conditions due to insufficient tread depth, causing vehicle skidding and loss of control. Here are some tire maintenance tips: 1. Regularly check tire pressure: Inflate underinflated tires promptly to maintain consistent tire pressure. Otherwise, it can cause rapid wear of low-pressure tires, increase driving resistance, raise fuel consumption, and lead to issues like directional deviation. 2. Avoid hitting obstacles: When driving at high speeds, hitting obstacles such as potholes can cause severe compression deformation between the obstacle and the tire near the rim flange. This may damage the tire's inner fabric cords, leading to air leakage and the formation of bulges. In severe cases, it can cause sidewall rupture and sudden tire deflation. 3. Perform regular wheel alignment checks and dynamic balancing tests: Proper wheel alignment ensures normal vehicle handling and improves tire performance. Poor wheel alignment can result in irregular tread wear and shorten tire lifespan.
