How Long Can Snow Tires Be Used?

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Snow tires can generally be used for a maximum of 5 years. This is mainly due to the factor of rubber aging. The degree of tire aging is significantly influenced by objective factors such as storage environment, temperature, and placement. More details about snow tires are as follows: 1. For snow tires that have been used for more than 5 years, if they continue to be used, all tires (including spare tires) need to be checked annually, in addition to regular inspections and maintaining proper tire pressure, to determine whether they can still be used. 2. If the tire tread wears down to the 1.6 mm wear indicator mark, it means the tire needs to be replaced. 3. Since snow tires are specifically designed for winter and snowy conditions, driving under other climate conditions will result in differences in comfort, handling, noise, etc., compared to regular all-season tires. 4. When the weather warms up in spring, it is advisable to switch back to all-season tires and store the snow tires properly.