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How dangerous is this...
WhiteGTI:
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--- Quote from: The wheel man on December 22, 2008, 05:22:08 pm ---Ive come across this from time to time. Does it look almost like a crack (not straight) as these will usually get a % credit depending on the tread left & who you go back to. Ive not known a blow out caused by one but still best to get it checked out ASAP!!
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Yeah looks like two small cracks!
I have about 4-5mm left of tread!
:smiley:
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Any ideas how/why they form???
stealthwolf:
Out of curiosity what tyres do you have (make/model)?
And as I had to today, go and get it checked out. Might be nothing. Might be something.
JPC:
it might happen driving over an awkwardly placed/sharp stone on the motorway.
WhiteGTI:
Ive got Goodyear Eagle Assymetrics.
Ok, so I'll probably change the said tyre.
Does it matter that I will therefore be running with one brand new tyre on the front offside, and a used tyre with 4-5mm tread left on the nearside front???
Will it affect handling?? Or nothing that I'm gunna notice?
JPC:
well there might be a difference in grip, but it probably wont be too obvious until the older tyre gets to 2-3mm, by then you might aswell replace it.
i always like to both tyres on an axle at the same time, but as you know, its not always convenient.
In the wet, with your foot down, you might notice a bit more torque steer
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