How Often Should Tires Be Replaced Normally?
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Tires should normally be replaced every 5 years or 80,000 kilometers. The steps for replacing tires are: 1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level area; 2. Place the jack under the vehicle frame of the tire to be replaced and lift the vehicle to a certain height; 3. Use a wrench to loosen the nuts and remove the tire that needs to be replaced; 4. Place the new tire onto the wheel hub; 5. Tighten the nuts with a wrench; 6. Lower the jack. The functions of tires are: 1. To transmit driving force, braking force, and steering force to operate the vehicle; 2. To support the vehicle's load; 3. To reduce and absorb vibrations and impacts during driving, preventing severe vibrations from damaging vehicle components.
I remember driving for over a decade, and when to change tires really depends on the actual situation. For me, since I don't drive much, I usually check them around 40,000 to 60,000 kilometers because when the wear indicators are almost gone, it's time to replace them. But time is also a factor; rubber ages, so even if you haven't driven much, cracks may appear after five or six years, affecting safety. Seasonal changes matter too—winter tires have different hardness, making driving more dangerous. My neighbor once skidded in the rain because he didn't change his tires in time. So now, I make it a habit to check tire pressure and wear every six months to ensure safe driving and avoid regrets after an accident.
