KekseKaempfer
A2OC Donor
Went in to get my Eco Contacts today, nice. I also asked the dude about a slow leak in a rear tyre. He looked at it and said I should just replace it. The sidewalls have lots of hairline cracking, which indeed I can see.
Now I can see the danger if sidewalls deteriorate to the point that the give way and have agreed to replace them too, both rears. They are 6 years old apparently, still have good, legal, tread. I want to make sure I am safe, and also the family, so good tyres are an absolute must. I wasn't going to argue with an expert. He said that tyre prep products also damage the rubber over time.
Headley Tyres have been going for donkeys. I used to get my tyres from them when I was in my teens, so I know they know what they are talking about.
So do tyres generally have a lifetime?
Chris
Edit. Curses, just found the wheels and tyres forum. Please move if appropriate.
Now I can see the danger if sidewalls deteriorate to the point that the give way and have agreed to replace them too, both rears. They are 6 years old apparently, still have good, legal, tread. I want to make sure I am safe, and also the family, so good tyres are an absolute must. I wasn't going to argue with an expert. He said that tyre prep products also damage the rubber over time.
Headley Tyres have been going for donkeys. I used to get my tyres from them when I was in my teens, so I know they know what they are talking about.
So do tyres generally have a lifetime?
Chris
Edit. Curses, just found the wheels and tyres forum. Please move if appropriate.
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