What Causes Tire Cracking?
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Tire cracking is mainly caused by the following two reasons: 1. Traumatic cracking: This type of cracking usually occurs irregularly in terms of location, shape, and size, and is caused by collisions, compression, or scraping against foreign objects while driving. Some cracks only appear on the surface of the rubber, while others may damage the tire's body cords, and in severe cases, can lead to sudden tire deflation. 2. Aging and cracking: This type of cracking generally occurs in the later stages of tire use, commonly seen on the tire shoulders or lower sidewalls, and sometimes at the bottom of the tread grooves. This is a natural change in the tire rubber due to long-term flexing and heat generation. Driving with consistently low tire pressure can accelerate this process, but it usually does not affect the tire's service life or safety performance, and generally does not require early replacement.