Is a self-tapping screw puncturing a tire man-made?

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Pete
07/30/25 1:36am
Whether a self-tapping screw puncturing a tire is man-made depends on the location of the puncture. If the screw is located on the sidewall of the tire, it is highly likely to be man-made, as screws cannot naturally puncture the sidewall during normal driving. Below is relevant information about tires: 1. Main materials of tires: The primary material of tires is rubber, which has the characteristic of aging over time or after prolonged storage. This aging leads to significant changes in the physical properties of the tire, such as hardness and wear resistance. Continued use of aged tires can affect vehicle performance at best or lead to tire blowouts at worst. 2. Tire lifespan: Typically, all-season or economy tires have a lifespan of 3-5 years or around 50,000 kilometers. Under normal conditions, tires have a sufficient lifespan of one year from the date of manufacture. However, for high-performance tires, the lifespan is only about 20,000-30,000 kilometers.
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