How Often Should a Spare Tire Be Replaced?
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Spare tires should be replaced every 4 years. A spare tire refers to an additional tire for a car, with specifications basically the same as the original car tires, allowing car owners to replace them promptly in case of a flat tire. Tires are circular elastic rubber products assembled on various vehicles or machinery for rolling on the ground. More information about tires is as follows: 1. Equipment: Tires are usually mounted on metal rims, supporting the vehicle body, cushioning external impacts, achieving contact with the road surface, and ensuring the vehicle's driving performance. 2. Usage: Tires are often used under complex and harsh conditions, enduring various deformations, loads, forces, and high and low temperatures while driving, so they must have high load-bearing performance, traction performance, and cushioning performance.
It is generally recommended to replace the spare tire every 5 to 7 years, mainly because the rubber material of the tire naturally ages. Even if it has never been used, exposure to air and temperature changes can make it brittle. A friend of mine drove an old car with a spare tire that had been unused for eight years. When he had a flat, the spare tire completely failed, almost causing an accident. Pay attention to storage conditions—avoid high temperatures or damp places, and regularly check for cracks or bulges. The manufacturing date of the tire is printed on the sidewall and can be checked with a simple tool. Safety comes first—don’t delay replacement to save money.
