Problem or Not a Problem?

Since you are planning to go on a trip, replace tires is recommended. So you wouldn't worry about exploding tires on a trip. It would be very cool in mornings in few weeks, so you may bring jackets in case you get blowout or flat... outside would be chilly in mornings and late nights which means fall is coming up.

Talk with the company and deal with warranty for tires before heading out on a trip.

 

Every set of AT and MT tires I've ever owned have looked like that after a couple years.

 

That’s good to know.

Did you replace them when they reached that point or kept rolling with them?

 

That is 100% normal on any aggressive tread tire. Surface cracking around the contact patch is fine. Deeper cracking running around the sidewall, especially where the sidewall and tread plies are joined together, is a problem. Carry on.

 

Thank you sir! I appreciate the input and different perspective, that is extremely helpful.

 

@Road_Warrior take advantage of our free tire inspection and air check station. Topical Ozone is the natural aging of the rubber and is not structural. If you can see inner cords, then it is structural and would need to be replaced. Any Discount Tire location can either give you piece of mind knowing there okay, or recommend replacement if unsafe. Let us know if we can help from here.

 

Thanks so much. I definitely can’t see the inner cords so it seems like I am okay for now. I appreciate the info and will keep you guys in mind!