Tire Service Life, Influences
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The following factors influence the service life of a tire in varying degrees.
Driving Style
- Speed, refer to I. CONSTANT DRIVING WITHOUT DECELERATION AND ACCELERATION
- Braking, refer to II. BRAKING (DRIVING STYLE)
- Acceleration, refer to III. ACCELERATING (DRIVING STYLE)
- Driving around curves, refer to IV. DRIVING AROUND CURVES (DRIVING STYLE)
More information on driving style factors, refer to DRIVING STYLE .
Service
- Tire pressure, refer to AIR PRESSURE OF TIRE
More information on maintenance factors, refer to TIRES, MAINTAINING
Area
- Paving
- Exterior temperature/climate
Vehicle
- Weight
- Dynamic toe and camber values
Tire Operating Conditions
- Speed range
- Wet or dry
Tire Construction
Winter/summer