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Is this safe to drive on?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Mfretz, Aug 15, 2023.

  1. Aug 15, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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    Mfretz

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    My tires seem to have some severe cracking on almost the entire tire. Is this safe to drive one?
     
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  2. Aug 15, 2023 at 1:04 PM
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    Probably not great. How old are they? Do they live in the harsh sun?
     
    YF_Ryan, Aug 15, 2023
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  3. Aug 15, 2023 at 1:07 PM
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    I wouldn't
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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    If you have to ask, the answer is NO. Severe cracking is never good or safe.
     
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    I was walking out the door and didn't realize I couldn't upload the video I took

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  7. Aug 15, 2023 at 2:17 PM
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    No worries, welcome to TW:wave:
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2023 at 8:39 PM
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    Those are in bad shape, new tire time.
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2023 at 8:44 PM
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    Those are toast. Tread separation is close. I wouldn't drive on those very long, keep speeds down.
     
    Bishop84, Aug 15, 2023
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  10. Aug 15, 2023 at 8:51 PM
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  11. Aug 17, 2023 at 3:44 PM
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    @Mfretz the tread looks like an old General Grabber. Most tire manufacturers will cover their tires for 4 years against ozone, The DOT number would tell you the age. I would definitely replace them though.
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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    The cracks in the tread patch aren't too terrible, but that large one running right along where the cap meets the sidewall is very concerning.
     
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