How Long is the Production Date of New Tires Appropriate?

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New tires with a production date of around half a year are considered appropriate. Under normal conditions, it takes about six months for the rubber molecules in tires to gradually stabilize, making them more elastic and wear-resistant when used. Method to check the production date of tires: Locate the four-digit number on the tire sidewall. The first two digits represent the week of the year the tire was produced, and the last two digits indicate the production year. Methods to identify when tires need replacement: Observe the degree of tread wear. There are tread depth indicators in the tire's drainage grooves. When the tread wears down to the level of these indicators, the tires should be replaced. Assess the extent of tread aging. The aging of tire treads is closely related to usage duration and environmental conditions. Harsh usage environments or prolonged storage can accelerate tire aging, manifested by numerous cracks on the tread and sidewalls. Once such cracks appear, the tires should be replaced as soon as possible, even if they haven't reached their normal lifespan, as the risk of high-speed blowouts increases significantly with cracked tires.