Tyres "perishing"

Ultrasonic

As far as never putting air in goes, even tyres that are perfectly sealed so that no air ever leaks out still need extra air putting in during winter, as otherwise the pressures will be low due to lower ambient temperatures. If pressure checks haven't shown this the pressure gauge is broken.

50Twuncle

Ultrasonic wrote: »

As far as never putting air in goes, even tyres that are perfectly sealed so that no air ever leaks out still need extra air putting in during winter, as otherwise the pressures will be low due to lower ambient temperatures. If pressure checks haven't shown this the pressure gauge is broken.

I have never had to put any air into these tyres...
The issue is perishing rubber in any case - which Honest John confirms does happen in substandard tyres !!

Ultrasonic

Like you I would not be happy about the tyres and would be taking it up with the dealer you bought the car from.

I maintain that you really should be putting more air in your tyres though, for safety and fuel economy. It simply is not possible that they maintain the right pressure all year round on their own. Yes, plenty of drivers do as you do and don't crash or have terrible fuel economy as a result, but it is definitely not the optimal approach.

50Twuncle

Ultrasonic wrote: »

Like you I would not be happy about the tyres and would be taking it up with the dealer you bought the car from.

I maintain that you really should be putting more air in your tyres though, for safety and fuel economy. It simply is not possible that they maintain the right pressure all year round on their own. Yes, plenty of drivers do as you do and don't crash or have terrible fuel economy as a result, but it is definitely not the optimal approach.

50mpg average from an automatic can't be bad though !!

Crabman

50Twuncle wrote: »

I asked Honest John for advice
Response :
This seems to have been happening to Far Eastern manufactured Dunlops as well. In UK law the dealer you bought the car from is liable, but since he's gone to the wall, then better take it up with your car manufacturers via the other dealer. There never was any contract between you and Continental because you did not buy the tyres from them.

This shouldn't mean you can't seek advice from the tyre manufacturer. May be worth giving them a call to ask for advice as they will have a technical support department who can advise.

I have Dunlop tyres fitted (made in Thailand) and had no idea about the issue Honest John refers to in your response. Hadn't noticed any cracks but will have a close look at them tomorrow.

Iceweasel

What's the full DOT code on your tyres?

That can give you the exact factory that made them.

Almost all the big brand names have factories all round the world, not just in the country where their HQ is.

50Twuncle

Iceweasel wrote: »

What's the full DOT code on your tyres?

That can give you the exact factory that made them.

Almost all the big brand names have factories all round the world, not just in the country where their HQ is.

I will check tomorrow

missile

I had perished tyres on my car. I just changed them, not worth the risk.

50Twuncle

missile wrote: »

I had perished tyres on my car. I just changed them, not worth the risk.

You have missed the point of this thread

This is a less than 2 year old car, with tyres that were manufactured 3 years ago - should tyres need replacing due to a manufacturing mistake after so short a time ?

colino

Having to put air into tyres because it is Winter, that is funny.