Tires are a crucial component that ensures the operation of every car. Therefore, car users need to have a clear understanding of the information about car tires in order to monitor, care for, and maintain them.
On each tire, there are a series of numbers, symbols, and icons. In addition to the parameters related to size, production time, and brand, if you pay attention, you will notice a triangular symbol on the tire wall.
In fact, this symbol indicates the position of the tread wear indicator. According to the triangular arrow symbol, if you run your hand across the tire’s contact surface with the road, you will feel raised bars within the tire grooves. These bars indicate the tread wear limit.
According to the triangular arrow symbol, if you run your hand across the tire’s contact surface with the road, you will feel raised bars that indicate the tread wear limit. (Image: otohui)
Over time, if the tire’s tread is worn down to the level of the tread wear limit, it will not be able to effectively drain water as specified by the tire manufacturer. Therefore, vehicle owners need to replace the tire.
In addition, the triangular symbol used by each tire manufacturer may vary. Some brands may use the abbreviation “TWI” for Tread Wear Indicator, while some tire brands may not have any symbols but can still observe the tread wear limit with the naked eye.
Before each trip, drivers should check the overall condition of the tires because sometimes tire wear does not necessarily mean that the tread is worn down to the wear limit. If you notice any cracks, tears, uneven wear on the inside/outside of the tire… it is also necessary to replace the tire.
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