How Long Can a Repaired Car Tire Last?
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A properly repaired tire can last as long as the other tires on the vehicle. If an unrepaired tire can last a certain duration, a repaired one can too. Below is some information about tires: 1. Tire Production Date: It's important to know how to read the production date of a tire and also how to identify counterfeits. Rubber products have a limited lifespan, or shelf life. For example, door seals can crack and lose their effectiveness over time. Similarly, tires, being rubber products, have a shelf life, typically around 4-5 years. After this period, tires may experience aging, cracking, surface hardening, and other issues that can compromise driving safety. 2. Maximum Vibration Point of Tires: The maximum vibration point marking on a tire indicates the point of maximum longitudinal stiffness. During one full rotation of the tire, the point with the highest vibration is marked by this identifier. This phenomenon is known as RFV (Radial Force Variation). When RFV is too high, drivers may feel vibrations inside the vehicle, affecting comfort. However, consumers need not worry about the RFV marking on their car's tires. Its presence simply indicates that the manufacturer has tested the vibration point, and this marking holds little significance for consumers.