How to Tell When Tires Need Replacement
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Methods to determine if tires need replacement: 1. Tread wear approaching wear indicators: All tire brands have wear indicators at the bottom of tread grooves. Passenger car tires typically have wear indicator height of 1.6mm, while truck tires have 2.4mm; 2. Visible tire damage: This includes tread cracks, bulges, missing rubber chunks, or severe sidewall wear; 3. Expired service life: Tires generally last about 5 years. Beyond this period, aging occurs primarily through surface hardening and cracking. As one of a vehicle's critical components, tires directly contact road surfaces and work with suspension systems to absorb driving impacts.