Is my rubber perishing?

[rich83]

I think they are the original tyres from 2007 and have done 33K

Thoughts?

[stealthwolf]

? I replaced my tyres after about 16k of driving! Congrats if you've managed 33k of granny driving!

[rich83]

? I replaced my tyres after about 16k of driving! Congrats if you've managed 33k of granny driving!

Ive had it 20K of those miles and I drive fairly rapidly around corners.. 

[Saint Steve]

Your obviously not driving it hard enough Rich, those side walls shouldnt be readable      

[rich83]

Your obviously not driving it hard enough Rich, those side walls shouldnt be readable      

LOL....

now.... any serious responses not pertaining to my apparent limp wristed driving style? 

[Saint Steve]

Your recent video you posted Rich unfortunatly backs up my point 

 

[rich83]

You mean those single track roads where you can't see whats coming? 

[Saint Steve]

You mean those empty single track roads where you can't see whats coming? 

you were saying

excuses excuses 

 

[Hedge]

At least you have the brakes for a bit of spirited driving Rich. 

I wouldn't worry about the tyres as they will be aged nicely, but I do think you can try harder.

[RussZS]

Are they Sport Contact 2's on the rear?  Mine are exactly the same, I'm on 34k (07 Ed30)

[rich83]

Are they Sport Contact 2's on the rear?  Mine are exactly the same, I'm on 34k (07 Ed30)

Yes they are mate.

Reason why i ask is because i let my brother drive it whilst i was on holiday. He quizzed me about the tyres and said it felt a bit oversteery, as if the rear tyres are not doing there job. Ive not noticed it to be honest.

[rich83]

At least you have the brakes for a bit of spirited driving Rich. 

I wouldn't worry about the tyres as they will be aged nicely, but I do think you can try harder.

Note to self... must try harder. (although laura complains enough as it is  )

Brakes are fine. After driving a ford fiesta for a week i have come to the conclusion that they are perfectly fine, no need to upgrade them! 

[Snoopy]

Continental tyres im told are known to not age well and do start to crack and go hard. Ours did it on our SEAT when we changed them the tyre place said its a known thing with them, other places have said the same when ive asked since.