What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?
- Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
- Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
- Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
- Correct answer: The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).
Tire rubber ages over time even when the tire is not used. It hardens, cracks and loses grip. So when buying a used tire, check its manufacture date to make sure it is not too old, meaning not over 2 years. Matching only the size or the tread shape is not enough, and air pressure is not a property of the tire, since it is set by inflating it.