NOT safe? Cracked tyres - only 2 years old with 3000 miles
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Haltamer said:
The wear pattern on that shoulder looks like a sipe used to be there (Between the main blocks) but has prematurely worn - Have they been underinflated at all?
Any particular difference in UV Exposure (back of car under shade?)
Wouldn't say they'd be unsafe.
Yeah the front did sit under the sun more than the back for about 3 months during lockdown. There's more shade to the back. Is uv damage bad? Any particular difference in UV Exposure (back of car under shade?)
Wouldn't say they'd be unsafe.
My front tyres have similar looking cracks too and my car just sailed through its MOT. They check for excessive cracking that might affect the structural integrity of the tyre during the test so they were cosmetic.
Mind you, my tyres were manufactured in 2014 and are 7 years old now. Going to replace them at 10 years, no matter what the level of wear as per Continental’s recommendation.
Are those Michelin’s on your car? I had a set of Michelin Energy Savers that started cracking in their second year.
Mind you, my tyres were manufactured in 2014 and are 7 years old now. Going to replace them at 10 years, no matter what the level of wear as per Continental’s recommendation.
Are those Michelin’s on your car? I had a set of Michelin Energy Savers that started cracking in their second year.
Edited by wyson on Monday 2nd August 17:01
As long as no cord is showing, you should be fine.
My 5-year old toyo tires have some superficial cracks, and I still use them. My car is parked outside so most probably that's the reason.
My 5-year old toyo tires have some superficial cracks, and I still use them. My car is parked outside so most probably that's the reason.
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