What is the lifespan of winter tires?
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Winter tires have a lifespan of 3 to 4 years or 50,000 to 60,000 kilometers. Their functions are: 1. To increase friction with icy and snowy road surfaces through special rubber compounds; 2. To improve passability and safety on snowy roads; 3. To provide better traction. Winter tires are categorized based on their anti-skid performance for different road conditions: 1. Studless tires; 2. Snow tires; 3. Studded tires. The working principle of winter tires is: The tread that contacts the road surface uses a special silica-enhanced compound to ensure the tire remains exceptionally soft at extremely low temperatures, delivering outstanding ice grip. Their tread patterns typically employ cross-Z siping technology to enhance braking performance on snow, shorten braking distances, and provide ideal traction.