Is it safe if a small piece of rubber is chipped off the tire?

[DelBrantley]

Tire chipping off a small piece of rubber affects safety. It is best to replace the tire as soon as possible to avoid potential safety hazards and driving risks. Note that the spare tire has a lifespan of about 4 years. Many car owners believe that as long as the spare tire is kept in the trunk and not used, it can last for a long time, which is a wrong perception. The following are the functions of car tires: 1. Support the entire weight of the vehicle: support the entire weight of the vehicle, bear the load of the car, and transmit forces and moments in other directions. 2. Transmit traction and braking torque: transmit traction and braking torque to ensure good adhesion between the wheel and the road surface, thereby improving the car's power, braking, and passability; together with the car suspension, it mitigates the impact during driving and dampens the resulting vibrations. 3. Prevent damage to car components: prevent car components from severe vibrations and early damage, adapt to the high-speed performance of the vehicle and reduce driving noise, ensuring driving safety, handling stability, comfort, and energy-saving economy.