"RazoE" (razoe)
11/07/2014 at 18:22 • Filed to: tires, defect
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"RazoE" (razoe)
11/07/2014 at 18:22 • Filed to: tires, defect | 0
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is this a manufacturer defect? I never let my car sit for more than 2 days at a time, psi was at 29 or so.
is this a major issue or can I baby it a few days while new tires arrive?
I didn't notice it until earlier today.
davedave1111
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 18:23 |
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For safety, don't take the risk - but it's almost certainly fine. And unlikely to be a defect, looks more like road damage to me.
Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 18:24 |
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looks like defect to me, and depending on how the rest of the tire is holding up, it could hold for a bit.
SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 18:26 |
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That's a defect... DO NOT drive on it
Slap on your spare
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RazoE
> SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
11/07/2014 at 18:29 |
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What can I do? Call the company or insurance?
Oh, and it's not a new tire, I've had then since I bought the car 2 years ago.
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RazoE
> davedave1111
11/07/2014 at 18:31 |
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look at how it cracks around the letters, though.
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SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 18:32 |
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Warranty is long gone likely..... Oh well, you're most likely SOL... Go buy a new one
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davedave1111
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 18:39 |
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Ask one of the engineers round here, but I think that's the stress riser where it'll crack if over-stressed. Doesn't make it a defect, though.
EL_ULY
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 18:39 |
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what did you hit?
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RazoE
> EL_ULY
11/07/2014 at 18:44 |
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nothing, ever. That's from the previous owner. I should mention this is my front driver's side.
E92M3
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 18:59 |
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Thats a defect. Road damage wouldn't be the full length of the letters.
Orange_Crusader
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 19:06 |
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Looks like a defect to me, those are some sizable splits. What's the date code on those? Rubber starts to dry and crack after about 5 years, and many tires sit in warehouses for years, they look new but the rubber is aged nonetheless.
KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 19:15 |
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Summer tire? How cold has it been recently?
Birddog
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 20:01 |
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Check the date codes on the tire. It could be an age issue. Maybe the PO whacked something, I would think the rim would be damaged too if it was impact damage.
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RazoE
> KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
11/07/2014 at 20:08 |
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Been in the high 80s. Los Angeles FTW!
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RazoE
> Orange_Crusader
11/07/2014 at 20:08 |
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no idea, already ordered new ones, as I had a few nails in my rear tires.
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KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
> RazoE
11/07/2014 at 20:48 |
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Well, it's not a temperature crack, so that's OK. But still, you likely need to get new tires.
I've got a set of BFGoodrich R1 stored in the house because of the cold weather. Thank God I have my own house, so I can do that.
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RazoE
> KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
11/07/2014 at 23:31 |
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I usually park my car in the garage, or next to a big truck at work that never moves (ample shade). It has honestly rained maybe 3 times this year, so I always get summer tires. That said I have a set of 4 on their way already!
theandysho - drives a SHO
> Birddog
11/08/2014 at 00:03 |
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Pro tip: if it looks like a tire that has dry rotted since 92, stop right there.
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Birddog
> theandysho - drives a SHO
11/08/2014 at 00:08 |
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I didn't know Yokohama made Hankooks. Thanks! That's good to know.
I dump tires after 5 years. I don't care how much tread they have.