Sidewall Cracks

[930.engineering]

Noticed this sidewall crack yesterday. ....... Is a crack like this an issue?

Yes, of course!
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[Wheel366]

Yes, of course!
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I did go out and check the other tires. One has about the same crack. The other 2 not so bad but the cracks aren't as deep as they look in the picture. But alas, they are getting replaced when the new ones come in.

 

[incognito_2u]

My Fathers words ring true when I see things like this……”Never skimp on Brakes and Tires……” Words to live by!

Whose life are you saving driving on those things!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

225/50ZR18. Gonna get the CC2 which I just got on my wife's CR-V. The Costco discount is good for 2 more days. Still gonna cost me over $900. I could get the PS AS4 cheaper but I would rather have the additional snow traction. But, I'm sure the AS4 is much better in the snow than the Goodyears that are on there now.

That is a good price for a set of 18-inch Michelins, and the CC2 is very popular on here

 

[Wheel366]

That is a good price for a set of 18-inch Michelins, and the CC2 is very popular on here

I just got a set for my wife's CR-V and it was much cheaper. ~$737 granted they were 17s. The 18s ended up costing me $963 after rebate and taxes. The AS4 were $204.99 at tirerack but Costco doesn't have them in stock. It would have been cheaper to get those but I wanted the enhanced ability in the snow and I'll sacrifice performance for the safety with the kids in the car. Though, I'd get them for my other Subaru.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

Not sidewall related, but a good rule of thumb is to put a penny head-up in the tread. If you see Lincoln's behind, you need to replace your tires.

 

[Wheel366]

Not sidewall related, but a good rule of thumb is to put a penny head-up in the tread. If you see Lincoln's behind, you need to replace your tires.

In terms of tread, I have plenty left. Not even close to the wear bars yet.