In terms of time not miles. My VW Golf is low mileage, the tread is fine but the tyres are now 6 yrs old. I'm wondering if the rubber compound deteriorates after a certain amount of time making the tyres unsafe.
2007-10-26 05:49:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's not so much time that degrades the rubber surfaces it's our atmosphere and mostly sunlight. If you see any minute surface cracks or weather checking on any of the rubber surfaces it's time to think about replacing the tyres. I'm curious, are you form Canada, Scotland, England or anywhere in Europe?
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2007-10-26 06:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tyres should be replaced after a maximum of five years having been fitted to the car, even if the tread depth is still OK.
2007-10-26 06:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
tires dry rot, over a period of time.after six years you should get new ones. you will notice a difference in dthe feel of the car with new tires. look at the sides and the tread areas for cracks .
2007-10-26 06:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good up close inspection is all you can carry out.Although six years seems a long time.Rubber is almost 100% non biodegradable.It also depends on the road surfaces that you run on.
2007-10-26 05:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by the rocket 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sunlight will dryrot the rubber over time.That the big culprit.
2007-10-26 05:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by ruskinflgator 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if there are cracks in the sidwalls that is a sign of dry rot. honestly i would probably change them anyway.
2007-10-26 06:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes replace,tyres before you kill yourself or someone else!of course rubber deteriorates,would you use a 50year old condom?
dave.
2007-10-26 05:56:37 · answer #7 · answered by david h 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The life of a tyre?? It goes round and round and round and round and round and round.....
2007-10-26 05:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just don't drive too fast. It's safer that way anyways.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwear_rating
2007-10-26 05:54:39 · answer #9 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋