Bought the car new Nov 2014 so I'm only owner
Odometer is 61000KM
Rarely parked in the sun, always garaged or parked undercover
Please assess the photos
Thank you
6 Years Old Car. Replace Tyres? (Photos inside)
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First image has 2 tread ware indicators in the top right. Looks like about 1mm above but no scale reference is given.
Just change them op. 60k and 6 years is a pretty good innings and it's one less thing you need to worry about.
Just get new tyres dude.
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Please advice how the OP can get his tyres replaced. 😜
Ah. It was instructed by the "load full size image" thingo.
It's fine for wear but it is probably manufactured mid 2014 or earlier. That's one crusty old tyre.
So many photos but I don't see any with the
thread wear marker.manufacture date stamp.FTFY.
Plenty of the photos, as others have said, contain the wear indicators.
1st two show tread wear indicator very clearly
They still have quite a few miles to run
Not time to replace yetTell that to the cracking rubber.
Now that I'm looking again, I can see the wear marker and I agree, it is so far from it it is barely drawing attention but the polymer compound of the tyres degrade significantly over the years. 6-7 years is in the territory of definitely change it.
I'd probably change them. Ride comfort, safety, grip… let alone worrying about roadworthiness.
Never cheap out on things between you and the ground - shoes, mattress, tyres.
Does the same goes for "paid companions"?
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12 min agoDidn't you get the answer you wanted on Whirlpool OP?
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3z8wxwz3
Even if they've never been driven on, tyres older than six years should be replaced. The reason is that the rubber hardens and could fail catastrophically when in use - it's that simple.
https://autoexpert.com.au/owning-a-car/2009/12/26/tyres-and-….
What Hithere wrote about the age of the tyres and the reason to is correct. They should be replaced after 5-6 years or when the rubber looks like yours, even if they haven't been driven on.
Tyres are the only thing that link you to the road and it's not worth the safety risk to try and save a few hundred dollars.
You shouldn't look for opinions when facts are profoundly conclusive.
pfffft @ facts… How it usually goes is…
99 people say "should"
1 says "shouldn't"OP: "HA! I knew I shouldn't…"
Yep, Another time waster…OMG
Just look at the tread wear indicators OP
There is still plenty of tread left
Your mechanic will tell you when its time to replace them at the annual rego inspectionYou dont need 1000 opinions
The tyres speak for themselves !
What did the tyre expert suggest when you asked them?
Is there one here on OB????
Do you want to know if you can pass the pink-slip inspection or are you worried abut your own safety? Assuming you are in NSW.
If the pink-slip inspector says you need new tyres, you need new tyres.
Not even a close friend who can "pass the pinkslip check" will let it slide, so if they told you to get new tyres, you get new tyresYeah either the guy is trying to sell the car and wants to get away with not replacing them. Or he's that cheap he doesn't want to change them even though it's an actual safety risk. I'd be more inclined to buy a car and pay higher if seller put new tyres on it. Don't understand why he's all over different forums. Either way it will benefit him to change them
Not really
The tread wear indicators are there for a reason.
Dont argue with the facts!
Plenty of tread left hence its premature to change them.But yes OP is pestering overyone for nothing
The cracks in the tyres make the tread wear indicators irrelevant - they've gone off/hard so would have no grip, totally unsafe even though they have enough tread left.
Nah, keep driving on them till they pop. I'll have time to get popcorn ready.
Seriously though, they've had a good run and you've got value out of them. Best to replace them.
burnouts
.Wait till a few more accidents and they give you a free bus pass.
What would "other" involve?
Rip some burnouts until the belts are showing?
I wouldn't transport in that car with those tyres anyone I care about. These won't be safe in wet weather and for emergency braking. For you and for the other motorists as well.
Yes but he wants another opinion
Tyres are perished and worn, just replace them. Not sure it needs a forensic investigation.
How do you come toi that conclusion?
The tyres are not too old. You can run tyres up to 10 years.
The tread wear indicators show plenty of tread before even considering replacement
There are no cracks.Any mechanic will tell you this. Its not rocket science
Are you blind?
Mate.
Its falrly obvious.
Maybe you are using 100X magnification.@HeWhoKnows: Are you not able to see the cracks between tread blocks? May wanna see Specsavers,. Looking at the pictures on my phone screen and have no problem seeing them.
This is why they keep increasing my insurance premiums.
they look fun for raining days
should this question be even worthy of a post? just google for the answers or get a tyre depth measuring tool hidden in some of the brochures from Bridgestone Select..
surely your mechanic would have said something when you send your car for servicing?
Please assess the photos
Composition 5/10
Contrast/Color 4/10
Finishing 0/10
Lighting 3/10
Creativity 0/10
Focus 7/10
Overall Impression 5/10C++
Thank you
I think OP was just testing out his new camera.
Obvious a dismal failureBeauty is in the eye of the beholder ~*
Time to replace tyres, however avoid the 4 dollar tyre disposal fee by asking for old tyres back as you want the as barriers for your boat etc then sell the old tyres to some hoons as cheap burnout tyres for 5 each
It winter is round the corner I wud change immediately because of wet roads. But for summer it’s ok.
This Summer according to BOM will be rainy and wetter than usual.
I’d say change the tyres if you care about yourself and others on the road.
Yes…. I have.
What exactly do you want?
I'm sorry, was that a question? if you asking if they should be replaced, then yes, yes they should be. You can see cracks starting to form within the tread, they are getting close to wear and 61,000 is a good run!
Are they good quality tires?
What does your mechanic say?
why are you asking the question? has someone told you to replace them and you want to cheap out?You left out the photo of the tyre brand, model and date code.
just curious - @OP: do you do logbook service with the dealer or a proper mechanic?
So many photos but I don't see any with the thread wear marker.
I'd change it purely because of age.