03-31-2003, 04:52 PM
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um...im no car expert...but i think i need new tires
if my tires are cracking (dunno if that's the correct term), should i get a new set? this is a pic of the front driver's side tire. thanks
 click to enlarge Last edited by irwin : 03-31-2003 at 05:12 PM. |
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03-31-2003, 05:06 PM
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I think you're fine. You have plenty of tread and as for the cracking, well...it's fine. hehe.
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03-31-2003, 05:10 PM
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your tires look fine. mine on the other hand.. treads are almost all worn out.. friggin costs about $140 per tire..
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03-31-2003, 05:12 PM
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Oh, that's excellent news! Phew...false alarm.
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03-31-2003, 05:22 PM
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When you start getting cracking on the side walls then thats another story. I dont know how much you drive but I think youll make it until next winter at least.
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03-31-2003, 05:24 PM
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What tires are you getting nuts?...and for what wheeeeeels? Bling blingin'.
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03-31-2003, 06:43 PM
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If you see steel, then it's most definitely time for new tires.
Companies usually recommend that you take a penny and put it in one of the grooves. If you see the top of Lincoln's head, that's about time for new tires. |
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03-31-2003, 06:44 PM
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I'm no where near a car expert.. but my car is a 2000 Maxima.. the original tires were Toyos.. the size is like a 16 inch.. 215/55R16 I think was the size. I've already had 2 Toyos replaced with Michelin Energy I forgot which exact model.. but its a Plus model.. Tirerack sells 'em for around $140-145 each.. owwie.. |
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03-31-2003, 10:38 PM
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if you're getting new tires...
get new wheels while your at it  just find the cheapest alloys ~120 and add some kumho's for abuout 85 bucks each... ~200 per wheel = 800 bucks cmon dude...pimp out your ride! fo'get college!
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04-01-2003, 03:15 PM
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04-02-2003, 03:27 PM
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Tires usually don't crack like that unless your car sits still a lot. How long and how often do you drive your car? Your tires might also be under inflated, but I don't see an uneven tread wear on the one you took a picture of. Other than that, you have plenty of tread left and don't need new tires yet.
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