Hi,

just want to get some opinion whether the below tyre still safe to use ?


this is stock tyre from mazda since i bought the car in Mar20, mileage clocked around 18 K km

Dry rotted.

Please change.

Otherwise, during an emergency, the treads will break free and no grip.

check side wall manufacturing date
I assume your car is new car year 2020
then you can file a claim with manufacturer.

but if your car is old car, then better change the tire immediately.


This post has been edited by matrix88: Oct 3 2022, 10:19 AM

Just change it. It's the only thing which is holding you between heaven and earth when you really need it at the most.
God already give you tell tale sign yet you choose to ignore it

This post has been edited by VireCwx: Oct 3 2022, 10:13 AM

looks like harden

this looks like a continental lx sport.. how issit? Worth the price?

Sudah keras. Rubber after long time expose to heat and sun will harden and easily crack. these tyres are very dangerous and does not provide good grips and kalau masa hujan, mampus sure licin.

It is safe for continuing use as the tread depth is no where near tyre wear indicator depth of 1.6 mm .

Both front tyres, or same tyre on one side?

I think your tyre(s?) have quite bad wheel alignment angles causing the outer edge wear and uneven wear.

Mind sharing the alignment print out, if you had done one? Otherwise recommend to check (and adjust) alignment to preserve tyre longevity.

This post has been edited by zeng: Oct 3 2022, 10:46 AM

OMG, tire hardened like this, breaking into pieces still can use?
dont endanger yourself or others, and dont kedekut on safety

totally not worth it!!!!!!!

the hardened tire cannot even grip the road properly on dry, dont talk about wet surface.
imagine when you apply emergency brake and the tire treads break, what is giving you grip?

Did you go through bad/non-tar roads a lot? If yes then it is normal. Even Michelin tyres also suffer peel off despite their high price tag.

Agree, a lot of tire shop will use scare tactics to make people to change their tires earlier even if it is still able to use. If drive in bad road condition & always under the sun, minor crack and peel is normal. Even my Pirelli Scorpion Verde also suffer similar condition but almost 1 year+ using it also no issues.

tukar ps5 saje...

your money, your life, your choice. hahaha
for me I will not take the challenge, rather part with money than to get involve in accident. just my 2 cents ya.

better change la, u can afford a luxury car, why not spend a bit for your safety?

thanks for the advise, will change it ASAP.

tried to check around the prices, it seem there is a lot different on pricing when i compare Klang's tyre shop vs PJ area, around RM100 different per pcs

The structure of the tyre comprising steel radial plies and nylon/canvass belts is intact and performing as designed.

Heck, the tyre structure is not even 'punished' with a minor or major impactful collision .

Tyre manufacturers do NOT recommend tyre replacement base on collision or impact, why would a cosmetic kacang putih abrasion on OP's tyre sacrificial (rubber) layers justify a tyre replacement????

It doesn't even justify minor or major 'repair' or 'touch up'.

Hence, what we have here is purely fear mongering without technical and structural basis.


Note: Are punctured tyres (with structural steel plies and belts being punched through by iron nails and screws) being typically recommended for tyre replacement???

This post has been edited by zeng: Oct 3 2022, 06:27 PM

Better change nowdays rainning day it will skid.

Bro slowdown in corners lo. Don't everyday pek corner

Just a heads up. If you tend to drive fast, these type of tires with big tread blocks arent really designed for this. I would recommend you look at the SUV specific tires e.g. primacy suv or UC6 SUV tires where they are more like car tires but have larger sizes for SUV. If you drive off road, then you will have no choice but to buy these type of tires. Just make sure to not speed too much to avoid this reoccuring.

Also make sure to check your alignment.

If drive offroad will need to go for those with A/T rated or at least M+S rated. I am aiming Falken Wildtrek A/T now, since i go offroad a lot to do my outdoor activities. Falken is bringing a lot of common size for SUV under their wildtrek A/T tires.

Yes. If TS change new tires and ditch the old tires, mostly they are going to sell his previous tires as 2nd hand and earn extra money..
For me the condition is still acceptable for everyday use.

tyre tread pattern already gone still can drive?
how to repel water when on wet surface?

Hi there, first of all it's true that the belt and carcass of the tire is still in tact. What was shown on the tire is a cut and chip issue where partial tread blocks are chipped away from the tread. It seems to me the tire must have done some kind of off-road activity.

Regarding your fear comments, I disagree with this line of thought. The upside is saving some money, however the down side is a much higher risk of puncture and possibly loosing some handling characteristics of the tire. This would usually lead to a minor inconvenience or worse case a major accident. If it's a downside is something we can't bear the risk Is not worth taking. Hence from my point of view, the logical thing to do is to change a new tire.

maybe you should tell how the tyres become like this, this is rear or front tyres?

my made in china tyres is worst than this after all the handbrake turn i'm doing during event and still using it as daily drive

Repel water mostly from the middle longkang, if you look at the treads original water path line still available, even the sides treads path line it still remain. I driven with Pirelli & Michelin PS2/3 in the past with these condition it is no issue for normal road use even during wet.

This is the stock Continental cross LX sport.

Mine not that bad but this tyre performed very poorly on wet surface.

Not worth it bro, get it changed. Better tyres. Not this one

time to change, these type of tires will have no grip on very wet road conditions causing your car to lose grip under braking condition and may possible skid if braking too hard.

stay and drive safe, prevention is better.

This post has been edited by metalfire: Oct 5 2022, 02:30 PM

Dun worry, its fine

Best reply ever!

The word here is fear mongering! Everything when there a minor issue, standard reply is to change. 'Tyres are the only thing that grips your car on the road. So dont take chances'

But heck! That's people with little knowledge about tyres.

A little bit little bit change. Why don't change the whole damn car instead since there 'could' be a possibility of parts failure which may cause death.

Truly support this. Unless you drive like a F1 driver everyday, just use it till It's time to change.

Yes, if not how those mechanic & tire shop earn more money..

Emergency braking recently ?

As I said it is alignment problem, never mind the scenario that detail alignment numbers are not forthcoming.

can use

I google this tyre is for all seasons touring, suitable for highway, and good grip even in light snow, not so suitable use in Malaysia

driving style also maybe a bit aggressive for the design and compound causing the edges to chip and crack

how about these? stock tyre from 2012

Time to change. Tyre's maximum lifespan is 10 years.

Better use linglong or windforce if want budget prices.

Okok

Is your life worth 2k for 4 tyre?

Better change.

no issue la.. tyres nowadays got chips and peels one. Baru 19k km and 3 years.. Still can last. Not like you everyday fly 120km/h then jam brake to a stop.

Malaysia's roads are not smooth and flat all the time. I'm sure most medium compounds or 'comfort' tyres will have this kind of looks after certain mileage has been reached.

Steady la.. as long as you drive within your means and your capabilities, what is there to be afraid of? You know its raining, wet road conditions, don't fly. As simple as that. Besides, water repelling / threading is done by the grooves in the middle la. The sides don't really matter if im not mistaken, the grooves and pattern in the middle still so nice ...

unless you really got frighten by the replies here, then go change la.. otherwise just continue to use it.