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My car has just had a rather savage list of advises on all four tyres due to cracking. Car is 5 years old on original tyres with 5-6mm on all. They are Bridgestone Turanzas. My previous car had Bridgestone Potenzas, and they all cracked as well.
Seems like they are prone to it, but what brand to buy next?? From comments here, it seems most do.
Seems like they are prone to it, but what brand to buy next?? From comments here, it seems most do.
Tabs said:
My car has just had a rather savage list of advises on all four tyres due to cracking. Car is 5 years old on original tyres with 5-6mm on all. They are Bridgestone Turanzas. My previous car had Bridgestone Potenzas, and they all cracked as well.
Seems like they are prone to it, but what brand to buy next?? From comments here, it seems most do.
Yep, I’ve just had some Bridgestones on late 18 date codes replaced due to cracking. Tread was fine still. Seems like they are prone to it, but what brand to buy next?? From comments here, it seems most do.
Previously (I think I mentioned earlier in this thread) I’ve had some Avons replaced due to cracking.
Just replaced a pair of Michelin Primacy 4s on the rear axle of my wife’s car. Mid 2018 date code. Had about 3mm left so die for replacement anyway, but they were quite bad.
I think over all the tyre cracking threads on PH all brands have been mentioned at some point. I think it’s a simple as, rubber “goes off” and goes hard over time. Nature of the beast. Not the best pic as I took it for the tyre size, but you get the idea.
Just replaced a pair of Michelin Primacy 4s on the rear axle of my wife’s car. Mid 2018 date code. Had about 3mm left so die for replacement anyway, but they were quite bad.
I think over all the tyre cracking threads on PH all brands have been mentioned at some point. I think it’s a simple as, rubber “goes off” and goes hard over time. Nature of the beast. Not the best pic as I took it for the tyre size, but you get the idea.
I’ve just had a pair of rear Goodyear 265/40/20 104 Asymetric 3’s replaced on my van.
The old tyres had around 4-5mm of tread left, both are 4 years old on the manufacturer date stamps, purchased less than 3 years ago and have done 20k miles, but had been picked up during a service as being dangerous to drive on and recommended immediately replacing them. (Garage don’t sell tyres so no need to upsell)
I purchased them from Protyre who immediately jumped on the defensive and claimed the tyres are only guaranteed for 12 months and that the tyres are only suitable for an SUV so wouldn’t be able to help.
1 - why are you fitting ‘SUV’ tyres if they aren’t suitable?
2 - they are 104 rated which is correct for a vehicle with a max axle weight of 1720 (860kg per wheel)
3 - it’s generally accepted Goodyear offer a 5 year sliding scale on tyres with defects
4 - Protyre have a whole section on their website about tyre warranty, including a free service where they will be the intermediary between customer and manufacturer. (Clearly not read by the staff)
In June 2020 I paid £145 inc vat, Feb 22 they were £186.66 and today £500 for the pair
Damn right I want a credit on tyres that still have at least 4mm of tread if there’s a split between the tread blocks with potentially tyre guts spewing out.
I should have put a set of ditchfinders on and replace them every 18 months if a premium brand can’t make their tyres defect free for 5 years.
The old tyres had around 4-5mm of tread left, both are 4 years old on the manufacturer date stamps, purchased less than 3 years ago and have done 20k miles, but had been picked up during a service as being dangerous to drive on and recommended immediately replacing them. (Garage don’t sell tyres so no need to upsell)
I purchased them from Protyre who immediately jumped on the defensive and claimed the tyres are only guaranteed for 12 months and that the tyres are only suitable for an SUV so wouldn’t be able to help.
1 - why are you fitting ‘SUV’ tyres if they aren’t suitable?
2 - they are 104 rated which is correct for a vehicle with a max axle weight of 1720 (860kg per wheel)
3 - it’s generally accepted Goodyear offer a 5 year sliding scale on tyres with defects
4 - Protyre have a whole section on their website about tyre warranty, including a free service where they will be the intermediary between customer and manufacturer. (Clearly not read by the staff)
In June 2020 I paid £145 inc vat, Feb 22 they were £186.66 and today £500 for the pair
Damn right I want a credit on tyres that still have at least 4mm of tread if there’s a split between the tread blocks with potentially tyre guts spewing out.
I should have put a set of ditchfinders on and replace them every 18 months if a premium brand can’t make their tyres defect free for 5 years.
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