Tyre crazing time to replace?

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Hey folks,

Hope you are well all having a nice Sunday. I switched my tyres over to the summer ones and I have a pair that are 9 years old so I know they need replacing after one more season.

I noticed some crazing, do you folks think I should get them replaced now? There is plenty of tread left but i read crazing is a sign of deterioration.

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My two back tyres are worse than that. I should stick on the front as my back tyres last for years. Been advisory on MOT.

To answer. It depends on your mileage and how much motorway driving driving you do. We are mostly local. I'm going to swap before trip to Devon later this year
 
Wayners said:
My two back tyres are worse than that. I should stick on the front as my back tyres last for years. Been advisory on MOT.

To answer. It depends on your mileage and how much motorway driving driving you do. We are mostly local. I'm going to swap before trip to Devon later this year
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Not mega miles 6-7k per year but a lot of it is motorway driving.
 
flameport said:
9 year old tyres are life expired regardless of how they may look.
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I read 7-10 years, I know with running two sets of tyres and my mileage I'm likely to reach the age limit before wearing out the tread.
 
flameport said:
9 year old tyres are life expired regardless of how they may look.
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Tyre safe working life, is very dependant on how, and where the vehicle is stored. Kept out of the sun, in a cool garage, they are safe for longer, under the worst conditions, then they only last 4 years. Any which show signs of cracks, or crazing, I would replace straight away. Tread depth, is not a guide to their safety.

I check mine along the sidewall, sidewall to tread, and between the tread, for any crazing or cracks.
 
Harry Bloomfield said:
Tyre safe working life, is very dependant on how, and where the vehicle is stored. Kept out of the sun, in a cool garage, they are safe for longer, under the worst conditions, then they only last 4 years. Any which show signs of cracks, or crazing, I would replace straight away. Tread depth, is not a guide to their safety.

I check mine along the sidewall, sidewall to tread, and between the tread, for any crazing or cracks.
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Consensus seems to be to get them replaced so I will, thank for your input guys!
 
"Expiry date"on tyres applies to 3500 kg vehicles inc minibus.
Does not apply to passenger cars and small vans.
Its the same situation as wear limit- the industry will bully you into replacing early because its in tjeir financial interest to do so.
As with most things,the internet breeds health and safety nazis who then start creaming their knickers and perpetuate it all.
MOT inspectors will often have to decide on a tie break situation and they themselves have fallen foul of it.
Ive successfully challenged before now.
As long as the crazing doesnt get worse and form lines that could be percieved as cuts then you are fine.
 
I have a set of winter wheels. Kept wrapped, in a dark garage, the tyres look fine.

The summer ones seem to deteriorate faster on the side parked facing the sun.
 
evdamadiynot said:
"Expiry date"on tyres applies to 3500 kg vehicles inc minibus.
Does not apply to passenger cars and small vans.
Its the same situation as wear limit- the industry will bully you into replacing early because its in tjeir financial interest to do so.
As with most things,the internet breeds health and safety nazis who then start creaming their knickers and perpetuate it all.
MOT inspectors will often have to decide on a tie break situation and they themselves have fallen foul of it.
Ive successfully challenged before now.
As long as the crazing doesnt get worse and form lines that could be percieved as cuts then you are fine.
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Being road legal is not always the same as being safe.

The failure point on tryes for mot is very low. Old, cracking and crazing suggests it is time to replace.
 
Other than the retreaded lorry tyres you see on the motorway (self inflicted problem) how many people have actually had a tyre fail?
Actually.
Not many.
Scaremongering by the industry perpetuated by the internet.

Those who cannot afford top brands will have to settle, under duress, for a no name monstrosity from china which will possibly have less structural integrity and road adhesion than the one currently on the car.
If that were not enough the prematurely removed tyres will be sold on to the Part-Worn trade so they end up back on the road anyway.
That speaks volumes.
Imho if you think you need to replace tyres before they are ready then in reality the action you should be taking is to slow down.
 
A thin flap of rubber has come off of the side of one of my tyres. Much like when you peel an apple. Not very thick and about 2" long....

I am guess the tyre needs changing?
 
Koolpc said:
A thin flap of rubber has come off of the side of one of my tyres. Much like when you peel an apple. Not very thick and about 2" long....

I am guess the tyre needs changing?
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Only if you can see the cords. It might be the rim protector - some tyres have a raised section on the sidewall near to the rim to prevent the rim from hitting the kerb when parking. If that is split, ripped or missing it’s not a problem. Like this:

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Show us a picture of yours.
 
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