Would you replace this tire due to cracks?

[KevinMalone]

Tires coming up on 5 years old. Cracks aside, need to consider replacing them in the near future regardless. Most manufactures suggest replacement at 6 years from the manufacture date.

Of course they do.

That looks like minor surface cracking and I would keep driving while keeping an eye on them.

Most manufacturers actually say 10 years max and to inspect annually after 5 years. Eg:
https://www.michelinman.com/auto/auto-tips-and-advice/tire-buying-guide/when-do-i-need-new-tires
https://www.continental-tires.com/products/b2c/tire-knowledge/replacing-tires/
https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/company/safety/choosing-tires/replacement-guidance
https://www.tireindustry.org/pub/?id=DF84EF1D-0F4E-85DA-5A9D-EF78461AA157

Barry says 6-10 years depending on climate: https://www.barrystiretech.com/TireAging.html

Barry even talks about cracking:

 

[TomYoung]

Soak 'em with tire goo and WD-40 and drive on~~!!

Seriously I would maybe start shopping for tires but drive a few months while saving $ for tires

I don’t think WD 40 is quite the stuff in this application.

 

[z71bill]

Michelin, Firestone, Cooper, Continental, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Falken recommend replace after 10 years max -

BF Goodrich, Kumho says 6 years.

Pirelli, Goodyear says 6-10 years. Does this mean 10 is the limit?

I am at 6.5 years on my Michelin Defender LTX M/S with 5/32 tread left. I have been shopping a little bit because I don't want to be much under 4/32.

I think the combination of old tire + under inflation + over load + high speed driving = danger zone.

So if I was carrying heavy loads or towing at highway speed I would replace them sooner.

 

[billt460]

BF Goodrich, Kumho says 6 years.

Pirelli, Goodyear says 6-10 years. Does this mean 10 is the limit?

It just means BF Goodrich and Kumho wants to sell more tires.

 

[billt460]

My Falkins on my truck were put on July 5th 2011. So, 14 years ago. Not a crack, and still running fine with plenty of tread. The truck is garage kept, which obviously helps a lot.

 

[meep]

The cracks on the exterior dont really mean that much. The age does, in comparison with the environment. Around DC, the pavement is quite hot in the summer and for 6 weeks in won’t get over 32 generally when I lived there. I learned that tires there needed to be replaced at 5 years regardless of age becuase the temp extremes and harder driving risked sidewall destruction. But in more temperate climes didn’t experience the same degradation.

SoCal is more temperate, yes?

 

[JoeDirt41]

If they were mine I’d keep riding on them and wouldn’t think twice about it.

 

[barkingspider]

I just drove from San Diego to Los Angeles and back, over 200 miles in a day, everything from heavy traffic to 75+ mph, no issues w the tire. Because they are getting close to 6 yrs old and on ugly steel wheels, I’m gonna keep an eye out on cheap alloys at the salvage yards and offer up and replace both wheels and tires. No rush as these tires have a ton of tread. Hate wasting good tires

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

05 Pontiac vibe, Sumitomo htr a/s po3, only one of the four have these cracks. The others are good. Plenty of tread left on the tires.

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No cracking anywhere else


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No.
https://barrystiretech.com/TireAging.html

 

[Zaedock]

I would keep running them and would replace before Winter.

 

[billt460]

There are literally millions of tires on the road in warmer climates, that are well beyond 6 years old.

15 of them reside in my garage. None are getting replaced any time soon.

 

[eljefino]

Those are fine.

 

[Rand]

barely weathered.
I would drive on with confidence.

 

[walterjay]

No. They are just fine.

 

[KevinMalone]

BF Goodrich, Kumho says 6 years.

Pirelli, Goodyear says 6-10 years. Does this mean 10 is the limit?

Do you have references for these?

BFGoodrich says 10 years max: https://www.bfgoodrich.ca/en/assistance/faq

I can't find anything from Kumho regarding tire age.

Pirelli explicitly states that there is no scientifically supported age limit for tires: https://www.tireindustry.org/pub/?id=DFC640CC-91DB-7DF1-8003-47DE0677B14A

Goodyear does indeed say 6 years for their tires: https://www.goodyear.ca/en_CA/learn/how-long-do-tires-last.html

 

[z71bill]

Do you have references for these?

BFGoodrich says 10 years max: https://www.bfgoodrich.ca/en/assistance/faq

I can't find anything from Kumho regarding tire age.

Pirelli explicitly states that there is no scientifically supported age limit for tires: https://www.tireindustry.org/pub/?id=DFC640CC-91DB-7DF1-8003-47DE0677B14A

Goodyear does indeed say 6 years for their tires: https://www.goodyear.ca/en_CA/learn/how-long-do-tires-last.html

I just did a search on each brand -

 

[Rand]

it can vary by location, Parked outside in AZ is different than garaged in MN.

 

[billt460]

Pirelli explicitly states that there is no scientifically supported age limit for tires: https://www.tireindustry.org/pub/?id=DFC640CC-91DB-7DF1-8003-47DE0677B14A

Pirelli is simply being honest. (A trait that is becoming increasingly rare in business today). If tires are kept properly inflated, and your suspension components and alignment are all in good shape, and the vehicle is garage kept, out of constant UV light exposure, and you don't try to play Darrell Waltrip every time you get behind the wheel, tires can last a very long time.

If those conditions are observed, and you don't drive many miles a year, tires can last almost indefinitely. The average person in the United States drives around 13,500 miles a year.

That adds up to to about 81,000 miles in 6 years. So yeah, Goodyear puts a 6 year lifespan on tires.... Because they most likely won't last that long from normal wear.

But if you drive considerably less, it doesn't mean that you're putting your life at risk if you keep them longer than that. Goodyear, along with most tire manufacturers, are in business to sell tires. The more, the better.

 

[Astro14]

Pirelli is simply being honest. (A trait that is becoming increasingly rare in business today). If tires are kept properly inflated, and your suspension components and alignment are all in good shape, and the vehicle is garage kept, out of constant UV light exposure, and you don't try to play Darrell Waltrip every time you get behind the wheel, tires can last a very long time.

If those conditions are observed, and you don't drive many miles a year, tires can last almost indefinitely. The average person in the United States drives around 13,500 miles a year.

That adds up to to about 81,000 miles in 6 years. So yeah, Goodyear puts a 6 year lifespan on tires.... Because they most likely won't last that long from normal wear.

But if you drive considerably less, it doesn't mean that you're putting your life at risk if you keep them longer than that. Goodyear, along with most tire manufacturers, are in business to sell tires. The more, the better.

Well, sell tires, and avoid major lawsuits, like Firestone did in the 90s with the Ford Explorer.

So, expect them to be quite risk averse.

That said, I just replaced the spare on my Tundra - it’s exposed to the elements - based on age.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

The traditional Memorial day sales will be here soon. Looks to me like the have 4/32's or less tread.