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Time for New Tires?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by greasemonk, Aug 20, 2012.

  1. Aug 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    greasemonk

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    I took a good look at my tires today and started noticing these cracks/creases on them. Every tire has similar markings as well. I've put 40-43k miles on them so far and I'm coming to the conclusion that I need some new tires. What are yall's opinion on it? I'm no tire expert so I appreciate the feed back :cool:

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  2. Aug 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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    superswamper003

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    You can get tires if you just dont want to worry about having tires with cracks..Or you can keep them, those cracks arnt that bad really, and it looks like those tires still have some tread left too. Ive had worse and can say you should be alright, just keep looking at them and check how fast the cracks expand.
     
  3. Aug 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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    DrewH

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    I personally don't see anything in that pic to be concerned about.
     
  4. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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    What's the DOT number on them? The last 4 digits.

    Those are just weather cracks. Depending on the manufacturer, they can show up at different times over the life of the tire as the oil/rubber compound breaks down.

    As for new tires, you could possibly use some :not sure: depending on how much tread you have left and when the tires were manufactured.

    I can't tell what tires you're running from the pictures, but I'm gonna guess Nitto terra grapplers. :cool:
     
  5. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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    xJuice

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  6. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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    they look fine to me, id wait a couple months
     
  7. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    ABregenzer

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    Damn, you got me there :D

    You looked though :rolleyes:
     
  8. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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    Not until now, but I have some so it was easy to ID them.
     
  9. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    Haha nice.

    Thanks for the input everyone, looks like I'll be riding on these for a while longer. :D
     
  10. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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    dibs on girl in your avitar pic. unless its your woman, then 2nd dibs.
     
  11. Aug 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM
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    Avatar" :D
     
  12. Aug 20, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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    looks normal in tire wear over time
     
  13. Aug 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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    I wish she was, google alexa loren
     

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