Tire validity goes beyond the depth of the tread grooves

In addition to checking that the tire is not 'bald', it is necessary to pay attention to the date of manufacture, which cannot exceed 10 years

Tire validity can be extensive, but it is necessary to pay attention to cracks that may appear in the tread or on the sides. (Photo: AutoPapo)
By Boris Feldman
Published on 2026-02-27 at 07:00 AM
Updated on 2026-02-28 at 02:02 PM

After all, how long does a tire last? Its durability can change depending on wear and tear or manufacturing time.

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Wear is determined by the depth of the grooves, which are reduced until they reach the wear indicator, which is a rubber brick that is at the bottom of the groove. If it gets to that point, it means that the tire is gone.

Due to the manufacturing period, which is indicated on the side band, it can undoubtedly run for five to six years. From then on until the age of ten, you can run almost like a quick fix, always paying attention to the cracks that may appear in the tread or on the sides.

Boris Feldman

Journalist and engineer with 50 years of experience in the automotive press. Led newspaper and television teams and hosts the AutoPapo program on radio stations across the country.

Boris Feldman
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