Best Solution for NV200 Tire Replacement?
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NV200 tires can generally last about 80,000 kilometers when driving on normal roads without any issues. If the road conditions are poorer, they can still last over 60,000 kilometers. The issue of rubber aging should also be considered. Based on the above, under normal circumstances, the optimal time to replace car tires is after about 80,000 kilometers or 6 years of use. Below are the detailed steps for tire replacement: 1. First, drive the vehicle to a safe area. Choose a level surface to park, turn on the hazard lights, and after the vehicle is parked, engage the handbrake. Once safety is confirmed, place a triangular warning sign 100 meters behind the left rear of the vehicle. 2. Retrieve the spare tire, tire wrench, and jack. 3. Position the jack under the vehicle's steel beam, aligning the jack's lifting claw with the support point beneath the vehicle. 4. Operate the jack to lift the vehicle. Then use the wrench to sequentially remove the bolts of the tire that needs to be replaced and take off the wheel. 5. Align the spare tire with the axle and bolt holes, and initially tighten the tire bolts. While tightening the bolts, you can step on the sidewall at the bottom of the tire with your foot to make the tightening process easier. 6. Lower the jack and tighten each bolt in a diagonal sequence.
I've been driving my NV200 for over five years and have thought about changing tires several times. The original tire size for this car is 185/65R15, and I recommend not casually altering the size—sticking to the original specifications is the safest bet. Last month, I replaced all four tires with Dunlop SP TOURING T1, and they run exceptionally quietly with significantly better grip than the factory tires. When carrying loads, the reduced body roll is noticeably better, and at just over 400 yuan per tire, they're quite a bargain. If you frequently drive on rough roads, the Giti 228 reinforced version is more wear-resistant with much thicker sidewalls, though it's a bit noisier. When changing tires, make sure to check that the production date isn't older than two years, and remember to do a wheel balance after replacement; otherwise, the steering wheel might shake at high speeds.
