# Wheel Warning Notifiers Discolor Tyres Help Inexperienced Drivers Know When to Replace Tires By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-12-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discolor-tyres References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/12/26/colored-tiers-are-safer/) Discolor Tyres help drivers see via a color-coded system when their [tires need to be replaced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires). Tires often wear out without the drivers noticing unless they come upon a routine check or something happens on the road, which may often be too late. Rather than constantly checking tires up close, the Discolor Tyres provides an [easy solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-reminders-20). By coding the wheels with a vibrant orange, drivers can see the wear and tear in specific spots of the wheel and know when to replace them. Once the [color is worn out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-your-habit) and missing, users will know it's time. This system is intuitive and simple, making it easy for drivers to know when to head to the shop for a replacement, even if they are not familiar with cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color-coded Wear Indicators:** Opportunity for developing products or technologies that use color-coded indicators to notify users when certain parts need to be replaced. - **Intuitive Tire Maintenance Systems:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating more user-friendly and intuitive methods for monitoring tire wear and maintenance. - **Simplified Maintenance Solutions:** Opportunity for developing simplified maintenance solutions that help even inexperienced users identify when to replace parts or perform maintenance tasks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Accessories:** Opportunity for companies in the automotive accessories industry to create and market color-coded wear indicator products for tires. - **Automotive Maintenance:** Disruptive innovation potential in the automotive maintenance industry for developing intuitive systems and solutions to simplify tire maintenance and replacement. - **Auto Repair Services:** Opportunity for auto repair service providers to offer simplified maintenance solutions and services that help drivers easily identify when to replace tires. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Teen Driving Safety Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldengauge-program.md) - [Vehicular Rim Protection Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protectiq-pro-by-rimiq.md) - [Colored Carbon Fibre Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcours-x-hypetex.md) - [Automated Tire-Changing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-changing-system.md) - [Touch-Sensitive Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cercle-steering-wheel-concept.md) - [Car Color-Changing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-color-changing-technology.md) - [Alerting Boiled Water Discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-boil-alert-disc.md) - [Wheelchair Rim Grip Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-rim-cover.md) - [Color-Changing Food Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshtag.md)