Should I replace my car tires if they are aged with fine cracks?
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Tires with aging and fine cracks need to be replaced. Here is the relevant information: 1. Tires: Car tires are crucial components that interact with the road surface. The quality and air pressure of tires directly affect driving safety. For the sake of road safety, replace tires when necessary without hesitation. 2. Tread: When inspecting tire tread wear, if it is reduced to only 1.6 millimeters, the tires should be replaced. However, in actual driving conditions, if the tread wears down to 1.6 millimeters, the tires are prone to slipping and have poor grip. To ensure driving safety, tire tread depth should always be maintained above 3 millimeters.
I've been driving trucks for long-haul trips for over a decade, and if there are even slight cracks on the tires, they absolutely need to be replaced. Aging is like human skin cracking—the tire rubber loses elasticity, and tiny cracks can be a sign of internal damage. At high speeds, they could blow out at any moment, which is not only dangerous but also costly to repair. Last year, my friend tried to save money by not replacing his tires, and he nearly had an accident when one blew out on the highway. Generally, tires should be replaced every five to six years—check the sidewall date code to see how old they are. The depth of the cracks isn't the main issue; aging itself is a warning. Don’t delay—get them inspected and replaced at a professional shop as soon as possible. Safety comes first, above everything else. With new tires, driving feels more stable, and fuel efficiency improves a bit.
