Are Your Tires Rotting? Dangerous Dry Rot And How To Avoid It Explained
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Let's take a look at a common safety issue with one of the most important components of your vehicle - Tire Dry Rot.
Rubber breaks down over time and your tires are always exposed to harsh elements like atmosphere, sun damage, etc. Your tires are always fluctuating between extreme temperatures - this heating and cooling causing the rubber to get hard and crack.
Tires should be replaced once visible dry rot becomes apparent.
Tire manufacturers recommend replacing tires at 6 year intervals even if substantial tread depth remains.
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The thing is if you consult any professional technician 99.99% they will tell you to replace it anyways so there is no point on asking them.
Truth!
Thanks, just had an inspection done. My mechanic told me I needed 4 new tires due to dry rot. Thought I was getting ripped off. Tires had plenty of tread. But the side walls were dry and cracking. He was right. Seeing your video eased my mind!
Yeah mine too have a good tread.its decent even you put a coin you will nit see lincold head
But on the side it has crack meaning its not safe
What are you doing here? The world needs you superman!
I really like your comment to avoid "tire shine" !! Man I didn't know about this!
me neither, dang. Was about to use to some tire-shine
Even when you buy new check the dates on the tires they are on the side wall even new tires are not that new after sitting in a warehouse for a few years
Holy shit 😫🤣, i got four tires, 9 years old. Dry rot started for sure. But the tread is mint! I'll be getting tires soon 🤯🚦⏯
I been using Used tires for years, so let me tell you there is two dangerous tire defects 1st. Severe dry rot in the sidewall is dangerous your tire can blow out at high speeds can be dangerous. 2nd. Lumps or Bumps or sidewall Can blow out as well. If you have dry rot on Tire Thread your tire is just going to peel like a banana rarely will it blow out unless you keep driving on Wires.
I also buy used tires
thank you for the advice. I am currently bringing a used car into working condition and have been fixated on what kind of tires to get. the information has convinced me to invest in new ones.
Good call. Better safe than sorry! Thank you for stopping by!
Thanks for the tip on tire shine/dressing. I just bought new tires and wondered how they would handle it when I went to the car wash.
Great advice and LOVE the 1970s grandma glasses
Had some BFG Long Trail TA's that dry rotted, cracks between the tread all the way around on all 4 tires. Now they were over 7 YO and out in the weather, but still with a lot of tread left (almost all of it). Also have some Michelin LTX M&S that are starting to dry rot, they are also 7 YO now and need to be replaced, also with a lot of tread left (Garage kept). Nothing lasts forever that's for sure.
My tires have a little bit of cracking. But I’ll be replacing them next year because they are 6 years old plus the tread is getting really low. So right now, I’ll continue to use my tires till the winter because I’ll be switching to my snows in 3 months.
Planned obsolescence, modern tires are designed to dry rot after 5 years. I bought new car in 2013 garaged since day 1 has currently 30k miles and tires are dry rot and treads are bald and there rated for 60k tread life. Ive see tires from the 1960-80 in junkyards with no dry rot!
Yup have 2 Ford Thunderbird rims sitting in the backyard in the sun all day with DOT of 2004. Thing has 0 dry rot, but then again its not being weighed down by thousands of pounds.
Great video, thank you! I bought a used car with winter tires. I have skoda fabia 2005 combi. My front tires are still fresh and soft with good grip on it, about 3 years old. But i just missed to pay attention to my back tires. I was shocked and very gratefull that im still alive. They was 19 years old
Yeap, no Kiding, DOT 1102. I immediatley bought two new winter tires. I used to buy used tires before, but with time and all the information i see how important is to have new and fresh tire. Its just something that you should not neglect.
Thanks brother tire blown out on the highway a couple days ago imma always keep me some brand new tires
Seems I have dry rot on my rear tyres (discovered after a free health check at my dealer) around the edge of the tread and in-between the tread, even though I have 5 mm of tread left. Getting them replaced and this video was very useful and confirmed my thoughts.
If tire shine is not recommended what else can i use to keep my tires looking clean
soap and a scrub brush
Damn I've been driving 15k miles and counting and my small dry rotted tires are still going and they haven't popped or anything. My truck's tires are so damn expensive
I purchased a used tire 2 days ago and spotted the dry rotted yesterday. I am freaked out about whether I can make it the 25 miles back to the place that sold it to me. Any advice?
So have I, mine are bfg all terrain with 6/32 tread left from 2015 they have lots of cracks and some deep sidewall cracks still daily driving 🤞😎I'm hoping the triguard 3 ply system helps them last.
@@mendocinorider just wondering how long those tires lasted and if you ended up changing them out. just bought the same tires with some cracks
What if there's no dry rot on the sides, but there is on the tread?
That's what I have
Mine has such and the tire peeled off like a banana. I thank God it didn't blow up. That's 1 day ago.
That was a real good video, the 63 people who think other wise do not know anything about this subject, dry rot is more prolific in the south than in the north as I've never seen it at all in the north, just had a bike, motorcycle that the tires had to be replace because of dry rot, the bike was in a dealer ship and sold that way. They told me it passed inspection and I told them they did not know how to inspect bikes, I'm in south TX and finding out that some bike dealer ships think they can get away with a lot and just plan screw the public if you are new or just have not ridden a bike in a long time but telling you the bike is sold as is, won't be going to them ever again. I hate dealer ships, even for buying a car, I'd rather buy a bike from a private person, yes I know I'm off the main subject, sorry.
What about coating the sidewalls with silicone oil? That's what you're supposed to lube your door seals with.
good video. I've noticed this happening on my rear tires
Not everyone buys new tires all the time i know a lot of people buy used tires every one is not rich to buy new tires
My tires on my nissan were 12 yes old ... looked new, plenty of tread but were hard as a rock ... NO DRY ROT because the car is garage kept and only driven once per week, so i would be driving down the road in the rain about 60 mph and either my front end or rear end would go sideways because of lack of traction because the tires were hard and not soft to grip the road ..
Cant you use a product to help fix the problem in the early stages
All 4 of my tires are showing dry rot on the sidewalls. I regularly take my car in for inspection at the dealership where I bought it; they have never mentioned it before. 🤷🏾♂
Great video buddy. I need to be more responsible and check my tires.
+Wade Higgins Hey Wade! Thanks for stopping by. Honestly, i need to check mine more often too. I really have never checked them on a regular basis but now I will!
I have bought used tires for years as long as the seller inspects it never had a problem
Getting new tires this week for my 2009 TSX. They are only four years old, with good tread, but showing signs of dry-rot, especially the left front, which is the one losing air most consistently.
Same thing here! Mine 9 years old. I just bought it 2 weeks ago.Just today i was gonna move my bike into the garage, i turned on to the street and could barely make the turn without going into other lane. I thought i was driving shitt, as i rode around to the garage o could hear the tires roaring, could see front tire being wavy. I i could barely control the bike. Checked the tires with 2 gauges they didnt register anything. Dad lopked at them and said they aint flat,,, i said its hard to tell by looking. It has tubes. If i had went onto an interstate it could have been bad. So you cant tell by looking at or kicking them. They have a little dry rot. They seem hard. They sàt for 8 years. The bike onlh has 7100 mi on it when i got it. Great video!
The problem now days is to much nylon in tires they don't last long usually 4 years before they start dry rotting.
What are your thoughts on spraying 303 on the whole tyres and letting it soak in over night with the car on stands I E heard it will increase tyre life by up to 100000miles
Good information from good teacher 👍🏼
Proper inflation too is huge
The split all the way around is what you should be concerned with. Minor fine short non-connecting cracks....remember MINOR...(not like the ones in the video)..doesn't really indicate a problem that needs to be addressed right away but should be watched. Beware of the tire/inspection shops that try to scare you as they do in my state. Also look inside the tread, I just returned all 4 of the middle grade overseas (China) tires at Sears for splitting all the way around. They were only 3 years old with 10,000 miles on then. These type of manufacture defects should be immediately reported, investigated and recalled. Personally I want nothing to do with any overseas non-name branded manufactured tires or safety items.
Mine is only on the top edge... Is it still OK?
My car tyres got little dry rots .. Not much as compared you have shown in the video. My cars around 7 years old, do I need to replace the tyres...????
Aditya Achar Change them.
Damn right you do
Every 6 year you have to change them
Thanks for the head up of hair like cracks of tire. I never know about that.
Would using Armoral on sidewalls on new tires slow or stop aging cracks?
Hey Man!!!......forget the tyres, I just need your Glasses!!!
The tires on my project Jeep were installed in 2006... yeah, they have more than a little dry rot! They still hold air fine and have probably 90% tread left but I definitely wouldn't go further than around the block on them.... I don't even trust them to drive to the tire shop on, I'll pull the wheels off and take them in my other rig to have new tires installed. I will however do a monster burnout on those old tires before they get replaced, only good use for bad tires! =D
Well, wouldn't they also blow on the burn out and make you lose control then?
Thanks for the very informative info . New tires good here we come .
Muito obrigada por seu vídeo! 🙏
Like watching a Svengoolie scare movie.
Thanks your dry rot video was very helpful.
I don't drive far and I don't drive every day, I buy used tires and you would be surprised if you don't drive much how fine a used tire can be as long as the tread is really close to matching your other tires. As long as they are not weather cracked or made into sort of a slick on a garage floor, you only drive 2,000 miles max for a full 12 months a year you would be surprised how long a decent used tire can last.
What's causing tire rotting? Is that because of low air? Thanks!
No, the air pressure is not a directly contributing factor. "Dry rot" is degradation of the rubber, probably due to oxidation; oxidation is accelerated by exposure to sunlight (UV) and volatile/reactive chemicals, and also just the high temperatures experienced on tire surfaces due to friction and road surface temperatures. This probably isn't helpful a year later, but that's the mechanism. Oxidation is a problem because it changes the physical properties of the rubber, generally making it more brittle, so the oxidized rubber will crack more easily and also have worse traction.
The best way to protect your tires from dry rot is to park in covered areas to avoid the sun, or cover your car so that the tires don't see as much light. Oxidation is going to happen no matter what, though, over time. Vehicles that aren't driven often might need to have tires replaced due to dry rot rather than tread wear.
Copper Trendsetter SE 205 75 15 purchase 4 tires from Mavis 1 half years ago. The tread is perfect only 19,000 miles. The truck has only 46034 on it. All 4 are Dry Rot explain why that is and explain why They won't do anything about it.
missey316 im shocked too i bought new 4 low profile they dry rotted 2 years like 20k
I bought michelin tires and i have dry rot, only 3 years in. I paid 900 for those tires. So expensive does not mean "good"
I’ve never had a problem with used tires, yet.
the michelin of my suv doesnt only have hairline crack....the thread are chipping
SAME ...TIRES FROM 2016 MICHELIN AS3 PLUS ALL SEASON
Michelin tyres crack faster than other brands. I had used Michelin, Goodyear & Pirelli but I think the latter is the best brand against dry rot. I will never buy the pricey Michelin again.
you can check the age on your tyre the first numbers are weeks and the last two numbers are the year check out the time stamp. time stamp 2:21
guy looks like killer on movie falling down, scary
Will tire rot make you slide more?
yes; oxidized rubber is stiffer and more brittle, leading to less traction
Yes it will. As mentioned by the comment above, once the tyres are exposed to the sun's UV light for a while and become oxidised, they will become brittle and offer less traction.
Shop told me my front tires are splitting they were made in 2021 and have plenty of tread and have minor cracks but don't see anything serious.
I need to buy a set of all season tires and I wanted to ask you which tire brands having the least problems with dry rotting and which tire brands have the most problems with dry rotting?
After watching this my front tire Blows out 😂😂
I hope you're OK! Sounds scary.
GREAT VIDEO, THANKS, YOU PROBABLY SAVE MY LIFE
My trailer tire had big cracks and blow up on On autobahn
Thank you great video!
Can you melt new rubber over the tire to fix it?
Unfortunately my tires have this tire rot...but, man, I bought to last 70,000 miles...and they are only up to about 35,000...UTQG is 700...maybe they are too hard in the first place....just ordered new ones at UTQG at 450, a softer tire....
How old are they? Rubber ages with time. Degrades with improper inflation and suspension problems.
never mentioned the spare
Never buy swap meets tires or those ghetto tire shops, times they piece them together the walls and tread
Such an informative video! Thank you!
Excellent.
I have purchased used tires, i just check the DOT number for date of production.
Thank you very much!
Yeh it's pretty bad to look at on classic car wire wall tires it shows easy. my grandpa had a 76 cadillac fleetwood with all original tires from the factory they were never replaced and were badly dry rotted but still had air in them the car drove 35 miles home on them and drove pretty rough to this day after we sold it they still haven't been changed
i was like why is this guy wearing safety goggles in the video
Todays tires are not made to last
Thank for for posting this video! I have been trying to convince my girlfriend how bad her tires are and she's been ignoring me.
I had to go so far as to let her know I didn't find her attractive anymore.
That got her attention, maybe your video will soothe her contempt.
Ahhhh YES! HowToCarGuy saves another relationship! ;)
S Coy
I presume she replaced her tires. In which case, did she suddenly become attractive again?
LOL , "I had to go so far as to let her know I didn't find her attractive anymore" SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO GO THERE TO GET THEM TO UNDERSTAND AHAHAHAH
I just bought a 2009 model car and the tires installed are the original ones 2009 year. I'm guessing the previous owner replaced the steel wheels with alloy ones when he was riding it and put the old set back when he sold it. I checked it before buying and i check the tires every 3days, I'm that kind of guy lol. I was really planning on changing the tires as soon as I finish looking for some cool looking set of wheels and tires, but yesterday as i adjusted the rear suspension height, I saw my rear tires looking like shit! I cant believe it got worse that instantly! I rushed to the nearest auto shop to get them replaced. I didnt had the chance to get my wheels replaced :( No im stuck with a steel narrow rims for 4yrs... Safety over looks i guess!
Just bought a 1998 s10 the tires are horrible
My tires are a bit worse than the one you showed, it was made in 2013, I don't feel like replacing it.
I just rubbed rubber cement all over mine. C:
Does it work?
Even if it's in the tread of the tire on the outer treads ?
Trust me mines bad but I have been driving on wm for 2 years
I have been telling my boss his tires have been like that for months now and he just won't take my advice on replacing them or getting an actual inspection
And How To Avoid It? I must have missed that bit
Never let your tires sit that's how you avoid it. Constant movement of the tires causes a waxed coating that will prevent the dry rot.
Honestly those glasses make you look 5 years younger, another great video Brock!
I have some cracks on the top profile of my bike tyres. The side wall doesn't have any cracks. The tyres are manufactured in sept 2018 and I've hardly ridden 6000kms. Do I need to change the tyres immediately or will it work for some time more?
How do I get my car to the shop if the tires are dry rotted?
Thank you!!!!
there are some myths about tires that aren't enTIREly true. I always get TIRED of hearing those things. and that's why I reTIREd from the industry.
good video though
Thank you so much with
Life saving info...
Thanks !!!
You’re incorrect about used tires. Remanufactured tires are as good as the new ones
Nice speech
Thank you so much for the positive feedback and for stopping by! I am glad you enjoyed it!
lol yeah my tires are 🤬ed then!!!! I have only cracks on top the tire between the tread!!! No side wall cracks, they are only 3yrs old still like new on my ram 2500 they’re the $2000 mud tires idk if there’s even a warranty for them still... think 16k miles are on them would be nice to trade these mud tires in for some less aggressive tire... yeah was young and dumb then seen them had to have them but now I think they’re to loud driving down the road and I don’t go mudding with the truck but they do look sweet 🤦♂️
I agree
Makes sense to change your tyres every 3 years and always buy a new manufacture date and tyre garages all way says yeh man you need new tyres no matter what they look like
thanks new tires it is
Double no-no...is that like s no-no no-no?l
Well now I need a new set of tires 😓
You can always have them checked out to make sure you indeed need a new set.
I just put a 10 year old tyre on my front wheel and an 18 year old tyre on the rear of my motorcycle
You a bad man!
Thats was 2 months ago, are you still with us?
you still alive?
i replace my tires once they blow out
I buy used tire all time i have last me 20k never have problem lol
🏆🏆🏆thanks
Absolutely! You’re most welcome!!!
Bought used tires. This happened to me and got a flat after 4 months of use. Haa just get new tires.
I have a moped and the front tire is worn out cracks all over it.Im losing air pressure everyday
My tires look like that but 10 times worst.. should I still drive around?