New tyre time?

[NRG1976]

Just before I put 2 new tyres onto my car, I just wanted to check in with the folks here first (blame my dealer paranoia).

My tyres have c5-6mm tread but the dealer said there are one small cut in each of front tyres. I’m inclined to take their word for it given the tyres are crucial for safety, but dealer paranoia has kicked in !

Just to double check with the more knowledgeable on here, below are a couple of screenshots…is it time to get some new tyres ?

Thanks for the help

Edited by NRG1976 on Wednesday 30th April 21:43

[ChocolateFrog]

They look a bit tired. How old are they?

[NRG1976]

ChocolateFrog said:

They look a bit tired. How old are they?

Will need to check to make sure, but think the dot was 2022.

[tallpaul26]

I’d run the car down to the local indy tyre fitter and ask their opinion.

[HarryW]

Very hard to tell from that picture but it looks more like the star cut type you get from sharp flint, ergo nothing abnormal to me. Do you have a bigger picture too, be easier to judge as I can only see one zoomed in pic?
Personally given its 2-3 years old with 4-6mm tread I’d ignore, however worth getting second opinion if that makes you feel happy.

[NRG1976]

Thanks, I seem to be having an issue uploading a photo for some unknown reason…hopefully these appear:

[Mr Tidy]

Looking at the photos I'd be changing them. There doesn't seem to be much tread depth on the outer edges either.

[littleredrooster]

Dealer upsell. They try it all the time, and I'd wager that they offer some bargain-basement rubbish for a mid-range price. The Toyota dealer tried it with me, suggesting I replace both front Michelin Cross-Climates with Evergreen summer ditchfinders!

Get a second opinion from a local independent place for honesty and better prices.

[Clad-Hach]

The common used phrase "you only get what you pay for" very much applies to tyres, the best ones cost more money but tend to last longer and give the best grip.

I've been driving on Michelins for years and they have proved to be a very good choice.

[Smint]

Mr Tidy said:

Looking at the photos I'd be changing them. There doesn't seem to be much tread depth on the outer edges either.

So would i, and judging by the cracks starting to appear it wouldn't be two more of the same.