What is the difference between thickened and non-thickened tires?
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Thickened tires generally refer to tires with a very wide tread, where the distance between the tire bead (outer edge of the inner diameter) and the tread is very small, or the tire appears very flat. The advantages of such tires are: increased contact area with the ground, providing faster and more stable acceleration and handling, especially for vehicles like sports cars. However, they also lead to higher fuel consumption. As a result, these tires are mostly used in high-end sedans or sports cars. Below is some related information about tires: 1. Tire lifespan: The wear life of a tire is typically 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers. If the tire hasn't reached the wear limit or mileage but has been in use for 5 years or shows significant sidewall cracking, it should be replaced. 2. Tire material: The main component of tires is rubber. The maximum storage and anti-aging time for rubber, from natural latex to ethylene-propylene and nitrile rubber, does not exceed 10 years. The average service life of various rubber products in use is 3-5 years.