I believe that when you are maintaining your car, you will usually see an inflatable opening on the tire. This opening is the tire valve. Although this part is small, it has a very large effect. The function of this valve is to prevent the gas in the tire from leaking out, and it can also be inflated or deflated by manual control. However, during the maintenance process in daily life, the valve must be replaced regularly to reduce the potential safety hazards we encounter. What are the main types of tire valves?
1. Rubber Tire Valves
Nowadays, most of the valves are made of rubber, so they are prone to aging. If only replacing the tires and neglecting the valves, the aging of the valves will increase the risk of driving. Because the rubber material used in this valve will crack and lack the previous elasticity. Once the valve is deformed during driving, it will accelerate the progress of valve aging. Usually the life of this rubber nozzle is the same as that of the tire, and it must be replaced in about 3-5 years.
2. Metal valve
Compared with the service life of rubber valves, metal valves are introduced on the market. Because this material is more expensive, the price will be more expensive than rubber. But its service life is 2-3 times longer because the metal material has stronger oxidation resistance and better sealing ability.
The above is about the introduction of valve material. Rubber and metal valve have their own advantages. The price of the former is cheaper, and the quality and life of the latter are better. Which one to choose is mainly determined by the user's own needs, but it must be It is necessary to replace them on time to ensure everyone's driving safety.