What are the effects of having different tire tread patterns on car tires?
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The effects of having different tire tread patterns on car tires include: 1. Affecting the service life of the tires; 2. Causing an imbalance in the grip of the four tires, which can easily lead to skidding or deviation while driving, posing a risk of side slipping in rainy conditions; 3. Reducing the comfort of the car during driving. Car tires are round, elastic rubber products mounted on various vehicles or machinery for rolling on the ground. Precautions for using car tires are: 1. When inflating the tires, reduce the tire temperature to normal levels to avoid affecting pressure judgment; 2. Inflate to around 2.5bar; 3. Regularly check the wear level of the car tires; 4. Avoid exposing the tires to high temperatures and direct sunlight.
I just helped a friend deal with this issue recently. He tried to save money by mixing tires with different tread patterns, but ended up feeling a noticeable difference in rear tire grip when cornering at high speed in the rain, causing a slight tailspin that scared him badly. Different tread patterns have varying drainage directions and rubber compounds, especially leading to inconsistent drainage efficiency on wet roads, which can easily cause hydroplaning. What's worse, long-term mixed use can cause uneven stress on the suspension system, directly reducing the lifespan of the shock absorbers. My friend eventually bit the bullet and replaced all four tires with the same tread pattern, but ended up losing more due to the prematurely scrapped tires. Remember, tires are not a component you can cut corners on.
