What should be paid attention to when replacing car tires?
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Precautions for car tire replacement are as follows: 1. Choose the appropriate tires. The specifications of the tires must be the same as the previous ones and must match the other tire on the same axle, such as speed rating, load index, tread pattern, brand, size, etc., to ensure safe driving. 2. Replace the valve stem. This is because the aging cycles of the new tire and the old valve stem differ. During the lifespan of the new tire, the valve stem may develop issues that are not easily noticeable. Therefore, it is best to replace the valve stem when changing the tire. 3. Installation direction and inflation. If using the original equipment tires, follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. For non-original tires, the side with the production date usually faces outward. For directional tires, align the arrow on the wheel with the direction of the car's forward motion during installation. Inflate the tire to the maximum allowable pressure and then reduce it to the manufacturer's recommended standard pressure. 4. It is best to install new tires on the rear axle of the vehicle. Placing more worn tires on the rear axle reduces the rear wheels' water drainage capability, increasing the risk of driving in rainy conditions. Therefore, if only two new tires are being installed, they should be mounted on the rear wheels.
