Tires are one of the important parts when directly exposed to the road surface and play a role in supporting the entire weight of the car. Tires have a direct impact on vehicle operation such as braking support, road compliance, steering...
Due to the structure of direct contact and friction with the road surface, this part is quickly worn and damaged. Even if it is a luxurious, luxurious car with an advanced equipment technology system, if the tire is worn, all technology will become meaningless and accompanied by some dangers when participating in traffic. Here are some signs to help know when to replace tires.
1. Check the tire thorns
Tire brakes play an important role in adhering to the road, especially when braking suddenly or running on a slippery road. If the depth of the thorn is eroded, it will no longer be at the minimum level to ensure safety.
All current car tires have wear warning bars, if the tire threshold is lower than 1.6mm or the wear warning lines are exposed, drivers should pay attention to replacing new tires, to ensure safety when traveling on the road, especially for long routes.
2. Observe if the wear and tear are cracked or torn
Cracks, tears, or swelling on the tire are signs of serious damage to the tire. If you see more wear and tear on one side than the other, or uneven wear in the front and rear tires, it is very likely that the vehicle is having some problems such as: wheel deviation, uneven tire pressure, damaged suspension...
In addition, wear and tear tires are also prone to pitting or exploding, especially when moving at high speeds. Car users need to pay attention to this issue to soon replace new tires.
3. Tires lose balance, lose pressure, age
If you see a car making noise or shaking while driving, the car is not moving smoothly, difficult to control, etc., it could be a sign that the tire is out of balance, or if the tire loses pressure frequently even though you have pumped it up, the tire may have a punctured or damaged. For cracked tires, unusually large fans, bird's feet appearing, or convective tires appearing outside are signs of aging tires, need to be replaced immediately to avoid unnecessary accidents while using the vehicle.
4. Tires are punctured, have many cuts or are "nailed" a lot
When traveling on the road, it is difficult to avoid the sharp objects or stone insertion, causing the tire to appear cuts. On the other hand, the tire hip is a position under pressure when the entire volume of the vehicle presses down the road surface and is pushed to the sides. If a collision occurs, the tire hips will be punctured and the cut will appear. At this time, car drivers should quickly repair or replace to ensure safety when circulating.
When encountering the situation of a vehicle tire being "named", especially when traveling on the highway, car owners should not arbitrarily remove the nail from the tire. This will suddenly reduce tire pressure, making it difficult for the vehicle to move and potentially more dangerous. Instead, move your vehicle to the nearest car garage to get a tire patch or a new tire replacement. In case the car garage is far away or has closed, replacement tires should be used.
5. Tire usage period according to manufacturer's recommendation
Even if the tire has no clear signs, car users should still check and consider the life expectancy as recommended by the manufacturer. Because, this is a factor that greatly affects safety. Typically, tire life is calculated from the time of installation in the vehicle, ranging from 6 to 8 years. The vehicle owner can check the production year of the tire located near the edge of the tire rim and after each year of use should be checked because the durability of the tire depends on the moving roads, whether the tire has a lot of external forces.
