How soon should this tyre be replaced?
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Age of tyre?
(Will be on sidewall, something like 2319 where 23 is the week number in the year, and 19 is the last two digits of the year, eg, 2319 is week 23 in the year 2019)
I would start to be concerned after 6 years, irrespective of appearance. Longer may be acceptable on a tyre stored indoors away from UV light.
I am not sure I would be happy with it, what make is it?
(Will be on sidewall, something like 2319 where 23 is the week number in the year, and 19 is the last two digits of the year, eg, 2319 is week 23 in the year 2019)
I would start to be concerned after 6 years, irrespective of appearance. Longer may be acceptable on a tyre stored indoors away from UV light.
I am not sure I would be happy with it, what make is it?
Pica-Pica said:
Age of tyre?
(Will be on sidewall, something like 2319 where 23 is the week number in the year, and 19 is the last two digits of the year, eg, 2319 is week 23 in the year 2019)
I would start to be concerned after 6 years, irrespective of appearance. Longer may be acceptable on a tyre stored indoors away from UV light.
I am not sure I would be happy with it, what make is it?
Its a 2016 Pirelli P7. Strangely all the other tyres are the same age/model but don't show any signs of cracking.(Will be on sidewall, something like 2319 where 23 is the week number in the year, and 19 is the last two digits of the year, eg, 2319 is week 23 in the year 2019)
I would start to be concerned after 6 years, irrespective of appearance. Longer may be acceptable on a tyre stored indoors away from UV light.
I am not sure I would be happy with it, what make is it?
WDI22 said:
Only noticed the cracking when topping up with air earlier today and it wasn't picked up on the MOT 6 months ago. How soon should it be replaced? I could do with not spending the money now if possible.
I’ve never understood this mentality. If you can’t afford to run and maintain it, park it up and walk. It will be cheaper to replace while it’s still on the wheel rather than fixing it when it blows out and damages the wheel too. FWIW, our MK5 Golf with the factory Michelin Energy tyres on, cracked quite early on in life. The tread never seemed to wear down, it was the sidewalls that killed them in the end.
At that age, I’d replace all 4. I couldn’t find an expiry date on Pirelli’s website, but other manufacturers say between 6 and 10 years. My experience with Michelin Energy Savers, is that once 1 starts to crack the others soon follow.
Do they still make that particular tyre? Its a bit dodgy having different tyres across the same axle, even mixing the same, old and new, if the old ones have low tread depth.
Ideally you want matching tread depths across the same axle, so you don’t get yaw forces building up through deeper water etc. 3 worn tyres aquaplaning and 1 new tyre with grip will make your car pivot on the tyre with grip. Not the best if you hit standing water on the motorway at 70mph etc.
Having said that, if you are short of cash, you could get them checked out by a professional, with a view to replacing them as soon as you can?
I was surprised, when my Energy Savers cracked like that (deeper cracks underneath the OUTSIDE, towards the rim not withstanding, those look a bit dodgy to my untrained eye), my local Kwikfit said it was cosmetic and sent me on my way.
Do they still make that particular tyre? Its a bit dodgy having different tyres across the same axle, even mixing the same, old and new, if the old ones have low tread depth.
Ideally you want matching tread depths across the same axle, so you don’t get yaw forces building up through deeper water etc. 3 worn tyres aquaplaning and 1 new tyre with grip will make your car pivot on the tyre with grip. Not the best if you hit standing water on the motorway at 70mph etc.
Having said that, if you are short of cash, you could get them checked out by a professional, with a view to replacing them as soon as you can?
I was surprised, when my Energy Savers cracked like that (deeper cracks underneath the OUTSIDE, towards the rim not withstanding, those look a bit dodgy to my untrained eye), my local Kwikfit said it was cosmetic and sent me on my way.
Edited by wyson on Monday 29th May 08:20
Most likely that's the one that gets the most direct sun wherever you (or the PO) park the car.
You don't say how much tread they have left, but I'd be replacing that one and the one on the other side for a matching pair.
If the other pair still have reasonable tread and no visible problems (take them off and have a proper look at them) it wouldn't bother me having 2016 tyres.
You don't say how much tread they have left, but I'd be replacing that one and the one on the other side for a matching pair.
If the other pair still have reasonable tread and no visible problems (take them off and have a proper look at them) it wouldn't bother me having 2016 tyres.
E-bmw said:
Whilst the age isn't particularly an issue, a tyre that looks like that is a blow out waiting to happen.
This is the issue. With the ageing rubber and getting more brittle, there is a higher risk of a blow out at high speed e.g. driving on the motorway.The risk for the consequential damage on the vehicle and any harm to loved ones in the car - it's just not worth the risk.
Bang it on a credit card. You can get up to 56 days of interest free credit (i.e. buy at start of billing period and then pay at the end of the due date).
You might get away with not changing it for a while, but you'll probably need a new wheel if it goes at speed (let alone the risk of a crash) so unfortunately it's a case of you can't afford not to do it now.
You might get away with not changing it for a while, but you'll probably need a new wheel if it goes at speed (let alone the risk of a crash) so unfortunately it's a case of you can't afford not to do it now.
WDI22 said:
Its a 2016 Pirelli P7. Strangely all the other tyres are the same age/model but don't show any signs of cracking.
If the others are fine, I'd say that the cracking is more likely from that tyre being driven whilst underinflated. If when the tyre is changed and there are lots of rubber sprinkles inside the casing then severe underinflation is likely to be the case.Gassing Station | Suspension, Brakes & Tyres | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff