How to Maintain Tires to Prevent Cracking?

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EllianaMarie
07/29/25 8:24pm
Tire maintenance methods to prevent cracking include: 1. Perform four-wheel alignment and tire rotation; 2. Regularly check tire pressure; 3. Always pay attention to wear indicators; 4. Inspect tire condition. The wear indicators are located in the main tread grooves and appear as trapezoidal rubber blocks. When the tread wears down to the level of these indicators, the tires must be replaced. Tires are typically made of wear-resistant rubber materials and can be either solid or pneumatic, with pneumatic tires consisting of an inner tube and outer casing. Manufacturers generally set the service life of tires at 3 years. If a vehicle is driven 20,000 kilometers per year, replacement should be considered after 2 to 3 years.
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