Which Types of Tire Cracks Require Replacement?

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DiCaden
07/29/25 4:57pm
Tires should be replaced immediately under the following circumstances: 1. 'New tires' stored for more than 5 years; 2. Tires with bulges; 3. Tires with tread patterns less than 1.6mm; 4. Generally, tires have a service life of 4 years or 80,000 kilometers, and replacement is recommended if either condition is exceeded. Below is an introduction to tire crack conditions: 1. Natural rubber aging causes cracks. Typically, after 4-5 years of use, some fine cracks may appear on tires. These cracks are referred to as 'weather checking.' Such tires become hard, produce loud noise, and start losing rubber properties, indicating they need replacement. 2. External impacts or scratches cause cracks. Usually resulting from traffic accidents or curb scratches while parking, tires with cracks that do not damage the cord layer can still be used, but those with cord layer damage require prompt replacement.
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