How often should tires be replaced on a new car?
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New car tires should be replaced every 3 to 5 years or after driving 60,000 to 80,000 kilometers. The method to determine whether tires need replacement is to check their wear level. Tires should be promptly replaced when the tread depth falls below 1.6mm; when tires have been in use for over 5 years and the sidewalls are covered with cracks; or when a tire has been punctured more than 4 times or the puncture hole diameter exceeds 6mm. The functions of tires are: 1. To support the vehicle load; 2. To reduce and absorb vibrations and impact forces during driving, preventing severe vibrations from damaging car components; 3. To transmit driving force, braking force, and steering force, enabling vehicle operation.