5 important notes when changing new car tires
Car tires after 6 years of use or 80,000 km need to be replaced to ensure safety when operating. Users need to understand some notes when replacing new tires.
Car tires are the only part of the car that comes into contact with the road surface. If there is a problem with the tire, it can cause loss of control and unpredictable consequences. Therefore, changing tires when they "reach their age" is very important. To ensure safety and avoid unwanted accidents, everyone should pay attention to the following points when changing car tires.
1. Tire size
The size of the car tire must match the original design of the car, so you need to know the size of the tire and the size of the rim mounted on the car. These parameters are clearly stated in the vehicle registration book in Vietnam.
Manufacturers design suspension and chassis components to match the original tire and wheel sizes. Therefore, any change in tire size will have some effect on the car's handling.
You should carefully read the manufacturer's recommendations before changing the size of your tires, or better yet, stick to the same size as your original tires.
2. Speed ratio
Car tires are manufactured with speed specifications suitable for each type of vehicle. Tires for ordinary cars will have different specifications than sports cars, off-road vehicles, supercars and luxury cars. Therefore, choose tires with appropriate speed specifications to avoid waste.
If the speed rating is not printed on the tire, the user can find this information in the owner's manual, the driver's side door sill, the glove box lid or the fuel tank cap. In case the tire speed rating is not displayed, the user can assume that the maximum speed allowed is not more than 110 km/h.
3. Choose tires
Depending on the needs of use and rolling conditions, car users have different choices of tires. Sedan or MPV family cars aim for smooth operation, so the wheels often use tires with high elasticity, and the rims have moderate diameter.
SUVs and crossovers that emphasize off-road capabilities should use tires that are durable, stiff, and have good grip. The rims and tire width are usually larger than other vehicles.
Sports cars with low center of gravity, operating at high speed often use tires with small wheel width, large rim size to increase grip and reduce vibration.
4. Tire life
Knowing the tire's lifespan is very important, because it is one of the bases for you to change the tire next time, avoiding the danger of driving a tire that is not of guaranteed quality.
Although tire manufacturers have calculated the best mileage for tires, tire life can vary depending on the road conditions and vehicle operating conditions.
All-weather tires have a typical tread life of between 64,000 and 160,000 km; high-performance all-season tires will last only 64,000 and 112,000 km; the highest-performance tires typically last no more than 40,000 km.
Depending on the main road operating conditions, you decide to buy the right type of tire for your car.
5. Change tires in pairs
Tires will gradually deteriorate over time, usually around 10,000 km. It is best to replace all the tires on a vehicle at once. However, to save on the necessary costs, it is better to replace them in pairs and put the new pair of tires at the back regardless of the type of vehicle.
Putting new tires on the rear of your car will help your car grip the road better and handle sudden braking situations more safely. If you replace the worn tire with the same tire, it will lead to an imbalance with the opposite tire, which will make the car operate poorly and will be dangerous when driving.