Any thoughts on these tyre cracks? Goodyear Asymmetric 3's
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Evening All,
Any thoughts on these cracks? They run the complete circumference of the tyre (they were fitted in June 2017) to the rear of my Passat. I've emailed Goodyear, but would appreciate some thoughts from the Pistonheads collective:
Date codes appear to be mid 2016 and early 2017. Both tyres fitted at the same time, and all in my ownership. Always run at 39PSI (as the car is never loaded other than the occasional holiday, where I pump them up to 42 or 44, can't remember off the top of my head)
Any thoughts on these cracks? They run the complete circumference of the tyre (they were fitted in June 2017) to the rear of my Passat. I've emailed Goodyear, but would appreciate some thoughts from the Pistonheads collective:
Date codes appear to be mid 2016 and early 2017. Both tyres fitted at the same time, and all in my ownership. Always run at 39PSI (as the car is never loaded other than the occasional holiday, where I pump them up to 42 or 44, can't remember off the top of my head)
My wife's car was MOT'd today & I asked the tester about very similar cracks on the 2 year old Firestones (only 5000 miles) - he wasn't concerned & it passed no problem. I must say I don't like the look of it & don't seem to have had it happen on any other tyres in the past 50 years of motoring. I'm fussy about keeping pressures correct as well. Would be interested in any response you get from the manufacturers.
Unusual to see that on a recent Goodyear.
39 is very high would expect 32-34 on the rear of a Passat, but 39 psi would never cause that.
I would expect them to take them back for analysis (your local tyre depot will be familiar with the process) but you will still have to pay for replacements and then hope you get a cheque once they have checked them out.
39 is very high would expect 32-34 on the rear of a Passat, but 39 psi would never cause that.
I would expect them to take them back for analysis (your local tyre depot will be familiar with the process) but you will still have to pay for replacements and then hope you get a cheque once they have checked them out.
Thanks for the response. 39 psi is VW's recommendation (its an estate if that makes any difference)
The better of the two (newer one) has had a puncture repaired last year at some point (centre of tyre) I imagine if they were to replace them, they would use that as an excuse?
Just to add as well, they have covered about 20-25k miles
Cheers All
The better of the two (newer one) has had a puncture repaired last year at some point (centre of tyre) I imagine if they were to replace them, they would use that as an excuse?
Just to add as well, they have covered about 20-25k miles
Cheers All
They are definitely getting replaced asap, as I'm not happy about the cracks. It was more me wondering if anyone had experienced similar with what I would perceive as a premium tyre in a relatively unstressed application (motorway driving, with only me in the car)
Regarding the inner wear, seems to be a common thing with VW's of this vintage (2011)...
Regarding the inner wear, seems to be a common thing with VW's of this vintage (2011)...
PhillipM said:
They're fine. Had this on Dunlops and Michelins lately - they're all using a harder compound near the carcass these days that cracks a little when it ages in the grooves, I chatted with techs from both about it and they both said it's no issue at all.
I'm used to ageing cracks - on 10 year old tyres, these are 3 !I'd also mention that I used to be blase too - until I came out one day to find my 328 had two flat tyres - the cracks had gone through to the inner - I'd been driving at 80 a few days earlier
V8RX7 said:
I'm used to ageing cracks - on 10 year old tyres, these are 3 !
I'd also mention that I used to be blase too - until I came out one day to find my 328 had two flat tyres - the cracks had gone through to the inner - I'd been driving at 80 a few days earlier
These tyres have done 25,000 miles so they are well used even if there’s plenty of thread remainingI'd also mention that I used to be blase too - until I came out one day to find my 328 had two flat tyres - the cracks had gone through to the inner - I'd been driving at 80 a few days earlier
Also are you sure about your tyres ‘cracking through to the air’ as this seems pretty improbable considering the way tyres are constructed?
I had this on a Dunlop tyre. I think it’s just the way some tyre compounds age.
I got it replaced as after looking closely at the tyre details. I knew it didn’t match the other 3 but had plenty of tread and was a ‘premium’ brand.
What I hadn’t spotted was it was 8 years old. The car was only 3!
I got it replaced as after looking closely at the tyre details. I knew it didn’t match the other 3 but had plenty of tread and was a ‘premium’ brand.
What I hadn’t spotted was it was 8 years old. The car was only 3!
I always replace tyres at 5 years old, based on the date marker on the sidewall, irrespective of wear levels, which sometimes are not close to minimums. Perhaps that is overly cautious, but then our cars are pretty potent and I just don’t want to take unnecessary risks. Your four contact patches are the only thing between you and the ditch, so not worth messing around with in my opinion.
I guess for many people though, tyres would normally be replaced inside 5 years at normal average mileages, I am just talking from the perspective of cars that may not be driven quite enough to get to close to the legal minimums within 5 years, where I would replace anyway.
I guess for many people though, tyres would normally be replaced inside 5 years at normal average mileages, I am just talking from the perspective of cars that may not be driven quite enough to get to close to the legal minimums within 5 years, where I would replace anyway.
HustleRussell said:
These tyres have done 25,000 miles so they are well used even if there’s plenty of thread remaining
Also are you sure about your tyres ‘cracking through to the air’ as this seems pretty improbable considering the way tyres are constructed?
Positive - parked up a working car, came back a week later to find two flat tyres, I tried to blow them up and air was coming through a crack - admittedly in the sidewall in my case.Also are you sure about your tyres ‘cracking through to the air’ as this seems pretty improbable considering the way tyres are constructed?
Flumpo said:
I had this on a Dunlop tyre.
Same - on the lightly worn rears on back of daughter's Ibiza at 3yrs old. Mentioned in passing by the garage, but no comment on the MOT (this was a few years ago).When I looked closely I was surprised how bad they looked - pretty wide, open cracks all the way around. I got them changed straightaway.
HustleRussell said:
Superleg48 said:
I always replace tyres at 5 years old, based on the date marker on the sidewall, irrespective of wear levels, which sometimes are not close to minimums.
Unnecessary waste w/ significant negative environmental impact This forum is called Pistonheads.
Superleg48 said:
HustleRussell said:
Superleg48 said:
I always replace tyres at 5 years old, based on the date marker on the sidewall, irrespective of wear levels, which sometimes are not close to minimums.
Unnecessary waste w/ significant negative environmental impact This forum is called Pistonheads.
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