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Are these tires toast? Zoom in near the rim to see what I am referring to.
if they are good to go, will this size tire fit safely on factory 18” rims? I think the rims they are mounted on currently are 18x9 and it is my understanding that current OEM rims are 18x7.5.
What's the date code on the tire? Those are just surface cracks and aren't likely a worry right now, but they're a sign that the tire is getting old (and/or has been exposed to long periods of direct sun without protection).
What's the date code on the tire? Those are just surface cracks and aren't likely a worry right now, but they're a sign that the tire is getting old (and/or has been exposed to long periods of direct sun without protection).
i bought them about three years ago but my 02 broke so they sat for a while immobile.
Not sure I would use them. I have a firm rule and it has never let me down. Tires and brakes never skimp on. If my tires are over four years old or worn down below 50% I change them cracks or no cracks they are gone. I never buy tires for going X amount of miles I buy tires because they will do what I want. On my truck they will handle a load, on my Shelby they will handle the speed.
Tires are cheap insurance you will be able to get going and stop in the rain snow dry. Brakes explain themselves. Just my 2 Bits
Not sure I would use them. I have a firm rule and it has never let me down. Tires and brakes never skimp on. If my tires are over four years old or worn down below 50% I change them cracks or no cracks they are gone. I never buy tires for going X amount of miles I buy tires because they will do what I want. On my truck they will handle a load, on my Shelby they will handle the speed.
Tires are cheap insurance you will be able to get going and stop in the rain snow dry. Brakes explain themselves. Just my 2 Bits
I commend you for being safe, but 4 years old or below 50% wear is way above industry recommendations.
Warranties usually end at 6 years. Vehicle manufacturers recommend 6 years.
I go to annual inspections at 5 years. In fact, I'll be taking my 2013 in in the next few months for that inspection at Discount Tire, to see if this is the year, then buying during a holiday promo for the most discount.
Warranties usually end at 6 years. Vehicle manufacturers recommend 6 years.
I go to annual inspections at 5 years. In fact, I'll be taking my 2013 in in the next few months for that inspection at Discount Tire, to see if this is the year, then buying during a holiday promo for the most discount.
Thanks I normally don't buy tires that will go over 25,000 miles because I feel they are a waist of money for me. I was doing 15,000 miles a year so I was replacing them every few years any way. I started using Goodyear Duratrac's and those things lasted the longest they made it 35,000 miles. I have a set of Ultra terrains on it now and I will see how they do. I started working from home so my mileage has dropped way down per year, so we shall see in a few years what they look like.
In Ohio when the tread hits 50% they no longer help stopping or starting in the snow. I replaced a set of Yokahama on my Explorer at 50% because I slide though a stop sign. I put a new set on and didn't slide anymore. Was it because of the tires or just a bad road day? Not sure but I will take stopping over a half dead tire.
Like I said it is just the way I do things your mileage may vary(-:
Sidewall cracks...
