How Long Have Your Tires Lasted Before You Noticed Dry Rot?

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Jun 23, 2025 | 12:36 PM

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bronxteck

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my tires had the cracks in it already when i purchsed the truck 6 years ago. and passed inspection 4 out of those 6 years. they where BFG T\A KO i replaced them with the KO2's last year.

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Jun 23, 2025 | 03:02 PM

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hummerz

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Originally Posted by Mark R

Yeah They do look good. Do you park in your garage? Or leave it in the driveway? 2014 till now 2025....11 Years. That's is very good. What brand tires are they? Also In talking with The Tire Supplier, I found that there are Tiers ...Tier 1 2 3 4. One being the best for ware and UV protection. So if you research tires, ask what tier # the tire is. The lower the number the better as Tier 1 is the Best....And the most expensive.

Always been parked outside since purchase.

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Jun 23, 2025 | 03:05 PM

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Mark R

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Ok A General Tire.. I think that is rated as a Tier 1 design or tops in Mfg. Amazing that The UV hasn't messed with Dry Rot.

Jun 23, 2025 | 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by calif phil

Anything older than 10 years should be replaced unless you just drive around town. Highway heat, old tires are a recipe for disaster. Had 20 year old tires on my old Corvette, it was hard to throw them away but I did, one tread separation and tearing off a fender would not be cheap. My H2 gets driven a few times a year. It has two year old BFG's on it. It hurt to buy 5 new tires when the old ones had 75% tread. I will gamble with some things but not tires.

10yrs is an outdated testing review for average tire life expectancy. Bottom line inspect your tires when they get older. Minor cracking is not an issue yet if the tread starts to pull apart is when to be concerned. I do mostly city driving up to 60mph, rarely on the highway yet travel 80mph+ on my old tires. I would think there would be a noticeable warning if the tread was separating while driving like a vibration or thumping. In the meantime I will still drive on my 11+yr old tires then replace all 4 whenever one develops a leak?

Jun 23, 2025 | 03:38 PM

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You can decide for yourself. But the rot was probably caused by the UV as my ride is aout in the sun. If you use any kind of tire shine it should be water based not petroleum based. Do some Google searching and you'll find all kinds of articles on tire rot.

THAT'S "TIRE ROAD RASH"! Avoid chuckholes & stop hitting curbs!

Jun 23, 2025 | 04:38 PM

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Mark R

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THAT'S "TIRE ROAD RASH"! Avoid chuckholes & stop hitting curbs!

That's on the inside of the tire. No Chuck Holes or Curbs.. It was the Iraniens I tell Yah!!

Jun 23, 2025 | 05:37 PM

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hummerz

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That's on the inside of the tire. No Chuck Holes or Curbs.. It was the Iraniens I tell Yah!!

I've received many fully cooked meals+BEER at multiple tire manufacturers seminars over the years+I've sold hundreds of thousands tires along with filing numerous warranty claims with the tire manufacturers. Sidewall damage is most definitely not a defect on the tire manufacturer instead user error or road hazard. Old saying: "keep your fenders clean" or "keep your tires clean" "meaning to avoid any damage inflicted upon"

Jun 23, 2025 | 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 3hummers

It depends, to a degree, on how the vehicle is parked/stored. I have 20 year old tires on my Daimler Ferret that just recently started showed some small sidewall cracks. The vehicle is always stored indoors. Parking in the sun will greatly accelerate a tires deterioration.

Small cracks are nothing instead monitor psi for air loss. REPLACE WHEN THEY WON'T HOLD AIR

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Jun 23, 2025 | 07:44 PM

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Mark R

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It was a Road Hazard thang. Something jumped up and bit the tire in the Azz. And what was on the menu besides beer......Hot Dogs.... I have been to many Repair Seminars for Yamaha Pro Audio. We also had beer and later we had a hotel room visit from dancing girls.