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When to Change Tires? 5 Signs Every Car Owner Must Know
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News18•27-09-2026, 13:24
When to Change Tires? 5 Signs Every Car Owner Must Know
- •Car tires are directly related to your safety, but people often ignore signs of wear and tear.
- •Reduced tire tread depth is the biggest sign of wear; tread-wear indicator bars also provide this information.
- •The appearance of cracks, cuts, or bulges on the tire's sidewall and tread is also a cause for concern, especially deep cracks or bulges.
- •If one part of the tire is wearing more than the other, it could be due to incorrect wheel alignment, bad suspension, or incorrect tire pressure.
- •During driving, excessive steering vibration, pulling to one side, or feeling less grip on the road can also be signs of damaged tires.
- •Tire age is also important; even if not used for a long time, the quality of the rubber can be affected over time.
Key Questions Answered
You can check tread depth by observing the tread pattern, which gradually decreases with use. When the tread reaches the built-in tread-wear indicator bars on the tire, it is time to replace the tire.
Damaged tires can cause the car's steering to vibrate excessively, pull to one side, or feel like it has less grip on the road. You may also hear unusual sounds coming from the tires at high speeds.
Prolonged exposure to sun, heat, and aging can harden the rubber and cause cracks, cuts, or bulges on the sidewall and tread. Deep cracks or sidewall bulges increase the risk of damage, and such tires should be checked immediately.
