SRSport

Are these ok?

Just noticed that the edges are cracking a little. The other 3 tyres are fine which makes me wonder if these are ok.

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

Yea should be grand, if it was the sidewall and they were deep then Id worry.

Scoobyno1

iTrader: (22)

Yep, they're fine

The Zohan

Yup!

NOSSY_89

They look ok but from past experience I would keep your eyes on them. Had cracks on mine but were even worse then that. I was on the dual carrigeway and the tyre burst. You can probably work out what happened to the car after that.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Just to be on the safe side, check for the manufacture date, will be something like 05 (may) 10 (2010) (0510).

Tony

SRSport

SRSport

Good idea, thanks. Is there a rule as to how long a tyre is safe for?

GeeDee

iTrader: (2)

5 years max I believe due to rubber deterioration.

iirc date code will be in the format DOT xxxx xxxx 3510 and the 3510 means 35th week of 2010.

M444GY

iTrader: (72)

its just ageing of the tyre . as above they have a 5 year deterioration , a bit like skin when left to the elements , they should be fine as its only surface cracks , some mot stations will pick up on it though

mags

NOSSY_89

As above but like I said just be carefull because driving style, road conditions etc can make a difference. Just keep checking regularly. Tyres and brakes are important, two things that shouldn't be skimped on. I learnt my lesson the hard way.

SRSport

Thanks guys, the car has done 27,000 miles and the tyres have a good amount of tread on them so I would imagine that they are the second set on them, making them around 2 years old. It is in the garage at the moment having some work done so wont know for sure for a few days but will check when I get it back.