Is this tyre dangerous?

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  • Joe_Horner
    Joe_Horner Posts: 4,895 Forumite
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    For all those jumping on the "why do you need to ask" wagon, it's worth bearing in mind that those would (as far as the photos show) pass an MOT.

    Given that most drivers aren't mechanics, it's reasonable for them to assume that an item that would pass an MOT is ok for now.
  • caprikid1
    caprikid1 Posts: 2,130 Forumite
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    Out of interest what is the vehicle ? How old.


    I would expect crackling like that to be c10 years
  • EdGasket
    EdGasket Posts: 3,503 Forumite
    Just polish them cracks out with some G3
  • EdGasket
    EdGasket Posts: 3,503 Forumite
    caprikid1 wrote: »
    Out of interest what is the vehicle ? How old.

    I would expect crackling like that to be c10 years

    'Crackling'? Is that roast pork I smell?
  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    JDPower wrote: »
    Also beginning to wonder, given that the other three tyres on the car were ultra budget tat, whether the Avon might have been bought as a pre-worn or some such and may be even older than you would expect

    Or ... the Avon is an original tyre and was previously the spare in the boot but was fitted after a puncture?
  • mrspurp751
    mrspurp751 Posts: 4 Newbie
    caprikid1 wrote: »
    Out of interest what is the vehicle ? How old.


    I would expect crackling like that to be c10 years

    we have some 2 year old coopers that are cracking away nicely and got some impressive gaps, garage who fitted them doesn't care of course, so much for quality, was told coopers were brilliant tyres!

    I will disclaim for others that they are no longer on the car ;)
  • JDPower
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    Found the date stamp - 24-11, so it's just over 5 year old.
    Joe_Horner wrote: »
    For all those jumping on the "why do you need to ask" wagon, it's worth bearing in mind that those would (as far as the photos show) pass an MOT.

    Given that most drivers aren't mechanics, it's reasonable for them to assume that an item that would pass an MOT is ok for now.
    Thanks ;)
    caprikid1 wrote: »
    Out of interest what is the vehicle ? How old.
    It's an 02 Focus
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,473 Forumite
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    edited 11 October 2016 at 5:54PM
    JDPower wrote: »
    Gotta love the sense of superiority some people have. No one ever learnt anything by not asking. It's not something I've had before so didn't know (I know, what a terrible human being, not knowing something), thought I would get a sensible reply on here, so yes I HAD TO ASK. I apologise for being so utterly inferior in my knowledge in comparison to your almighty greatness, but thanks to those who answered without the sarcasm :silenced:

    Sorry if my shock at your lack of basic common sense offends you.

    The correct response would have been "gee i didnt realise they were really that bad, thanks for the unanimous feedback!", as opposed to being indignant at the perceived tone of some responses.

    Those tyres are a risk to you, your passengers and other road users.
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,473 Forumite
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    Joe_Horner wrote: »
    For all those jumping on the "why do you need to ask" wagon, it's worth bearing in mind that those would (as far as the photos show) pass an MOT.

    Would they though?

    MOT checks for cracks and bulges in the sidewall.
  • Joe_Horner
    Joe_Horner Posts: 4,895 Forumite
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    motorguy wrote: »
    Would they though?

    MOT checks for cracks and bulges in the sidewall.


    Yes, but cracking is only a fail if it exposes the ply or cords which it's very unlikely those do.
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