Is It Normal to Buy 2019 Tires in 2021?
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It is not normal to buy 2019 tires in 2021. Tires that have been in storage for over a year are considered stock tires. Tires that have been in storage for three years are expired, as the rubber has aged, significantly reducing comfort and making them prone to cracking and poor heat dissipation. This greatly impacts both acceleration and braking, and increases the risk of blowouts at high speeds, seriously endangering the safety of the vehicle owner's life and property. Purchasing such tires is absolutely prohibited. Below is relevant information about tires: 1. Check the tire's expiration date: The sidewall of the tire will have a four-digit number indicating the manufacturing date, with the first two digits representing the week and the last two representing the year. Generally, tires should not be used for more than three years or exceed 60,000 kilometers in mileage. 2. Pay attention to the sidewall: As the tire rubber ages, deep cracks may appear on the sidewall. However, as long as the sidewall has not been impacted and the cords are not broken, the tire can still be used. The triangular mark on the tire sidewall can help the owner locate a protrusion in the tread groove, which indicates the actual wear limit of the tire. That value should be greater than 1.6 millimeters.