The tire is one of the important parts of a car. It is the contact point between the vehicle and the ground, bearing the weight of the entire vehicle and various forces, and has an important impact on the vehicle's driving safety, stability, and comfort.
The following aspects need to be considered when selecting tires:
1. Model and vehicle use: Different models and vehicle use require different tires.
Off-road vehicles need tires with strong off-road capabilities, while city cars need tires with better comfort and handling performance.
2. Season and climate: climate and season are also important factors in choosing tires.
Winter tires with good grip and drainage performance are needed in winter, while summer tires with better wear resistance and wet grip performance are needed in summer.
3. Tread pattern: The design of the tire tread pattern is also an important factor in choosing a tire.
Different tread pattern design has different adaptability for different uses and road conditions, straight groove pattern is suitable for driving in the rain, while a diagonal pattern is suitable for dry road.
4. Tread depth: When choosing a tire, you need to pay attention to the depth of the tread pattern, generally speaking, the deeper the tread pattern, the longer the service life and better grip performance.
5. Tire brand and quality: When choosing tires, you also need to consider the brand and quality. The brand and quality of better tires will be better in terms of service life, comfort, safety, etc.
Proper tire maintenance can extend the life of tires and improve driving safety and comfort. The following are a few considerations for tire maintenance:
1. Check tire pressure regularly: Insufficient or too high tire pressure will affect driving safety and tire life. It is recommended to check the tire pressure once a month and adjust the air pressure according to the use of the vehicle.
2. Regular replacement of tires: tire life is generally 3-5 years or driving 5-10 million kilometers, more than this time or mileage should be replaced tires.
Need to regularly check the wear and tread depth of the tires to ensure that the tires wear evenly.
3. Avoid overloading: Overloading can lead to excessive tire wear and high air pressure, affecting driving safety and tire life. Before driving, you need to confirm whether the vehicle load is within the rated weight of the tires.
4. Avoid cuts and collisions: cuts and collisions can lead to damage to the surface of the tire, affecting driving safety and tire life, need to pay attention to avoid cuts and collisions.
5. Regular replacement: Regular tire replacement can help even out the wear and tear and extend the life of the tires. It is generally recommended that every 15,000-20,000 kilometers carry out a front and rear wheel rotation.
6. Avoid long-time parking: long time parking will lead to tire deformation, affecting driving safety and tire life. Therefore, vehicles parked for a long time need to regularly move the tires or use brackets to support the vehicle.
In short, proper tire maintenance is the key to ensuring driving safety and extending the life of your tires.