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Carguy85 said:
This is definitely cause for concern. She needs to get this tyre replaced ASAP as it is likely to puncture especially if travelling at high speeds and if she were to be stopped by the police well let's just say it won't end well. This will also be a major MOT failure if the MOT is coming up.
Won't fail a mot as cords are not showingMay get an advisory depending on the tester
Condi said:
piffy said:
I noticed the mrs car has a cracking on one tyre, is this a cause for concern?
On a more serious note, they'll be fine. That said, The tyres look to be getting on in age anyway; What are the date codes? may be worth getting some new ones for peace of mind.
gizlaroc said:
Tyres have a 5 year shelf life, hence having the week they were produced printed on the sidewall.
I had 2 sets of Contis do this within 18 months, Continental came out to look at the second pair and took them away for analysis, the result came back as "Left out in the sun too long".
It's a f
kking car!!!!
In the UK?I had 2 sets of Contis do this within 18 months, Continental came out to look at the second pair and took them away for analysis, the result came back as "Left out in the sun too long".
It's a f
kking car!!!!They're having a giraffe.
Chris32345 said:
Carguy85 said:
This is definitely cause for concern. She needs to get this tyre replaced ASAP as it is likely to puncture especially if travelling at high speeds and if she were to be stopped by the police well let's just say it won't end well. This will also be a major MOT failure if the MOT is coming up.
Won't fail a mot as cords are not showingMay get an advisory depending on the tester
ks and pointless posts.My betting is the usual - long term poster on a fake wind-up merchant account or poster that got banned but just joined back up on yet another new account.
Especially as they first joined as "CarGuruGuy" then got told to change their username to stop people thinking they had anything to do with the new site owners. Very coincidental new name to register with as a new joiner and exactly the sort of thing a long term poster on here would do.
If you need any more proof - this is the first ever post the account made
Carguruguy said:
Not sure about first memory but my greatest memory was probably the time I got my first blo*job of my bird at the time while driving my fiesta at the age of 18. Nearly crashed into a Sierra in front as I shot my load lol plenty of good times in that car from there on 
Edited by AlexRS2782 on Monday 8th April 02:02
Cracking tyres is the rubber loosing its flexibility . Whether in the sun or just age. Saw Harry's Garage and the chap from Longstones lifed tyres at 6 years old. Yes, you can use them and an average person wouldnt give two hoots about it, as they will pass the requirement of an MOT , but the ability to grip the road will have been lessened and future potential of a sidewall deflation increases. I guess for a £50 each tyre, then probably not an issue to change, but with some tyres costing hundreds , might make people wince in contemplating changing tyres with decent tread on them. Using a tyre shine on the faces of tyres, I believe they have a UV protector ( perhaps use suncream if you dont have any 
) may help the tyre to crack later in life. Being a Michelin thing, is more than likely to find more rubber in the tyre than plastics of cheaper tyres.
) may help the tyre to crack later in life. Being a Michelin thing, is more than likely to find more rubber in the tyre than plastics of cheaper tyres.gizlaroc said:
Tyres have a 5 year shelf life, hence having the week they were produced printed on the sidewall.
This is true - tyres that have been on the shelf in the garage for up to five years from manufacture are considered NEW. They should last at least five more years beyond that.https://www.blackcircles.com/helpcentre/tyres/age-...
“Does the age of a tyre matter?
Tyre Safety: 5 Year Rule
Tyres are considered to be “new” and fit for retail up to 5 years from the date of production.
This is an industry standard based on the German BRV.
When in use, it is recommended that tyres are replaced when they reach 7 - 10 years old, (6 years in the case of caravans or trailers).“
Might be worth sending an email to Michelin to see their thoughts on them. They might give a good will gesture or at least confirm they are safe to use. Personally I would use them myself as I would keep an eye on them but maybe not someone else who would never bother checking them. I would say still there safer than some of the cheap crap tyres around these days.
Edit oops was replying to the Op which I hadn’t realised was two years old. Re Avon’s they seem to allegedly have a problem with cracking best change them as I don’t think anyone’s had any luck with good will.
Edit oops was replying to the Op which I hadn’t realised was two years old. Re Avon’s they seem to allegedly have a problem with cracking best change them as I don’t think anyone’s had any luck with good will.
Edited by Charlie Boy on Monday 8th April 09:24
DailyHack said:
This must be why when I went to Greece last year, lots of cars had "DIY" cardboard boxes wrapping round the cars wheels - to stop UV/Sun damaging parked up tyres on vehicles....makes sense now, thought it looked a little odd.
UV, ozone, diesel spillages, salt, moisture etc. all contrive to degrade tyres. I have some 'new' Firestones made in April 1984 on a restoration project that look perfect as they've only been wheeled out of a garage half a dozen times since they were fitted.Picked up a Mk2 Focus in 2017 as a runabout for my wife who does less than 5000 miles a year. Bought the car from an older chap who'd barely put any miles on the car. Problem is that the tyres were the original OEMs, dated back to 2006 (56 plate). Over 10 years old and cracked all over. They didn't hold any air for very long and needed regular pumping up. Had all 4 replaced with new Yokohamas after a few weeks.
Justin S said:
I wouldnt want those on my car. Yes and MOT will pass for tread and no bulges, but they look pretty old. Its a reason why some car traders use thick tar like gunge on the tyres . Its not tyre shine, its crack filler.
I think these are original tyres as the car is about 4.5 years old. AlexRS2782 said:
Chris32345 said:
Carguy85 said:
If you need any more proof - this is the first ever post the account made
Don't be such a nerdy bore. Carguruguy said:
Not sure about first memory but my greatest memory was probably the time I got my first blo*job of my bird at the time while driving my fiesta at the age of 18. Nearly crashed into a Sierra in front as I shot my load lol plenty of good times in that car from there on
Edited by AlexRS2782 on Monday 8th April 02:02
So what if he described emptying his balls into his birds face.
Most have done that at some point, he just happened to be sucked off while driving..
The sad thing is these will pass an MOT in most places.
Tell the seller you want them replaced.
I've just replaced a set of 4 tyres on a car that passed its MOT a few months ago, to me they were clearly needing replaced.
Checked the date code, these tyres were over 15 yrs old.
Replaced with a set of good used premium brand tyres, date code 2018 for £120, with no puncture repairs and even wear across the tread.
Tell the seller you want them replaced.
I've just replaced a set of 4 tyres on a car that passed its MOT a few months ago, to me they were clearly needing replaced.
Checked the date code, these tyres were over 15 yrs old.
Replaced with a set of good used premium brand tyres, date code 2018 for £120, with no puncture repairs and even wear across the tread.
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