What is the tire model of the GAC Trumpchi GS4?
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There are two types of tires for the Trumpchi GS4, which are 225/60R17 and 225/55R18. The first number 225 represents the tire width of 225MM, 60 and 55 respectively indicate the aspect ratio of the tire section is 60% and 55%, that is, the section height is 60% and 55% of the width, and 17 and 18 respectively represent the rim diameter of 17 and 18 inches. The middle letters or symbols have special meanings: "X" represents high-pressure tires; "R" and "Z" represent radial tires; "-" represents low-pressure tires. The tire brand for the Trumpchi GS4 is Michelin PRIMACY 3ST. If you want to replace the tires yourself, you can follow the steps below: Take out the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the frame of the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack touches the metal part of the frame; Raise the jack until it supports the car, the jack should be under the vehicle, check and ensure the jack is at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hub cover, loosen the nuts counterclockwise, do not completely loosen the nuts, just enough to eliminate resistance. When loosening the nuts for the first time, keeping the tire on the ground ensures that the nuts are turned instead of the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose, repeat this step for all lug nuts, and completely remove the nuts; Place the new tire on the hub, carefully align the tire rim and wheel bolts, install the lug nuts, tighten the nuts by hand until all nuts are concealed, at this point the tire replacement is completed. In addition to the model, the tire also has the following common data: Tire cord material: represented by Chinese pinyin, such as M-cotton cord, R-rayon cord, N-nylon cord, G-steel cord, ZG-steel radial cord tire. Speed rating: indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry the specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent the certified speed ratings of the tire from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Common speed ratings are: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h; Rim specification: indicates the rim specification that matches the tire. For practical use, such as: standard rim 5.00F.
My family drives this GAC Trumpchi GS4, and I remember the tire size is 215/65 R16. It rides quite comfortably on city roads. For daily use, I often check the tire pressure to keep it around 2.5 bar, which helps save some fuel costs and reduces wear. Once during a long-distance trip, I noticed the tires had aged and the grip significantly decreased, almost causing a skid. Since then, I’ve made it a habit to check the tread depth every six months to ensure safety. Choosing tires isn’t just about the size; you also need to consider the season. All-season tires work fine in summer, but if it snows in winter, it’s advisable to switch to snow tires or add snow chains. The cost of changing tires isn’t high, but it can be lifesaving. Overall, the original Trumpchi tires are decent in quality—I drove about 30,000 to 40,000 kilometers before replacing them. Regular maintenance is key.
