My Brother Has Sidewall Damage

"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222) 02/04/2015 at 13:29 • Filed to: None

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There are 7000 miles on his winter tires and they are less than a year old. I told him to contact the PO and get the warranty information on the tires. They are less than a year old, they have to have some sort of coverage. The damage on his right front tire:

Is it driveable?

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Will with a W8 races an E30 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:37

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Anything is driveable. How good are you at handling a blowout, and how much do you care about destroying your fender if it gives way?

The real question though, is does it have structural damage. From the picture, it looks pretty superficial. The giveaway will be if it starts to form a sidewall bubble or leak air - if the tire maintains its shape, you are at lower risk, and there is a chance it will be fine for a good long time. However, if there is hidden damage, you risk a blowout. Obviously, it should be replaced, but obviously we shouldn't do snonuts either.

EL_ULY > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:42

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DOT# (3810)? this tire is getting a bit old. As far as the crack, t could be just a flesh wound. If it's not deep, should be good, but it will probably not pass inspection

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Will with a W8 races an E30 02/04/2015 at 13:42

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Not my car, its my brothers. I sent him the link to this post, hopefully he sees this comment, those are good questions.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > EL_ULY 02/04/2015 at 13:42

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ULY! Youre Back! Also, what does DOT 3810 mean?

Sam > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:45

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Given the DOT number on the side of the tire (3810), the tires are over 4 years old. Made in 2010. Did the PO tell him they were under a year old?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Sam 02/04/2015 at 13:46

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I believe the PO did

Sam > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:47

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I hate to say it, but either the PO is a liar or the tire store he bought them from is selling really old stock.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Sam 02/04/2015 at 13:48

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Could be the latter, there was a big hubbub in colorado about tire expiration dates about a year ago

Takuro Spirit > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:49

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Tire was made in the 38th week of 2010, in the year of our Lort and Saviour, Cheesus Cristo.

Will with a W8 races an E30 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:49

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Also, as ULY noted - the tire is over 4 years old (3810 means made 38th week of 2010). Tires generally don't last much more than 5 years in hot dry climates. Once you start seeing cracks from dry rot, it's time to replace.

EL_ULY > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:50

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yup yup 3810 means the tire was manufacture on the 38th week of 2010. We recommend tires to be replaced at the 5 year mark. Even if the tread is fine and the rubber looks good. Tires do expire

Sam > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/04/2015 at 13:50

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If the PO has receipts proving his story, you may get a new set from the tire store, warranty or not. Selling expired tires is really, really frowned upon in the eyes of the DOT.