How Many Kilometers Should Family Sedan Tires Be Replaced?

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VanMadeline
07/25/25 12:51am
For family cars, tires should generally be replaced after approximately 80,000 kilometers of driving or every 5-6 years based on time. The following situations require immediate tire replacement: 1. Wear limit: When the tire wears down to the wear limit indicator. Along the tire sidewall and the edge of the tread, there are small triangular patterns. Following any of these triangles to the tread pattern, you will find small raised lines within the tread that are lower than the normal tread pattern—these are the safety indicators. Driving beyond this point means the tires should be replaced. 2. Aging degree: Check the tire's aging condition. If there are many cracks but they do not affect normal use, the tire can still be used. However, if the crack depth exceeds 3 millimeters, replacement is necessary. 3. Tread deformation or bead damage: Tires with tread deformation or bead damage, those that have been driven flat (causing sidewall damage), or those corroded by chemicals should not be used. 4. Patching: If a tire has been patched more than three times, it should be replaced with a new one.
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