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These are my front tires on a 2015 Vantage V8 with 9,000 miles. Previous owner drove the car in the summer in the NE US, but I don't know how the car was stored, e.g. heated garage or cold. I haven't checked the date code, but I'm assuming these tires were made in 2014 as original equipment. I'm assuming I need to replace these but Internet checks aren't very helpful. Has anyone had a similar experience and learned whether these cracks require replacement?
I'm going to replace. The date code is 4014, so the 40th week of 2014 (9/29/14 - 10/5/14). Rears look fine but have more wear. Planning to replace with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's.
Are they the OEM Bridgestone's? Tires aren't so expensive for this car, so I would change them asap. Make sure to find out the date codes when you order your tires. You don't want old stock if you can avoid it.
As a principle, replace your tires every three years. Even without the cracks, I would replace my tires. Do some research about tire rot.
Wow, that's super conservative. Most auto manufacturers say 6 years. Some tire manufacturers say ten with proper storage. They all say it depends on conditions.
Wow, that's super conservative. Most auto manufacturers say 6 years. Some tire manufacturers say ten with proper storage. They all say it depends on conditions.
May seem conservative, but coupled with normal tire wear on these cars I believe it's prudent.
This story (not this particular article though) is what brought it I focus for me.
Wow, that's super conservative. Most auto manufacturers say 6 years. Some tire manufacturers say ten with proper storage. They all say it depends on conditions.
If your tires make six years, you are not driving enough!
I wish I could say they don't make it to that age, but even my most frequent daily driver's tires last for more than 6 years
Sports car tires are generally good for 12k miles; give or take. That's like 2k miles a year to make it 6 years... That's not many miles if you want your car to be reliable and not leaking.
Sports car tires are generally good for 12k miles; give or take. That's like 2k miles a year to make it 6 years... That's not many miles if you want your car to be reliable and not leaking.
The tires on my Aston now have 21,000 miles on them and they still have a lot of tread left.
In my experience, I'm not convinced that high mileage helps keep seals from drying out. My Rx-7 is 37 now and has never leaked. I've owned it for 25 years and my dad bought it new. I'm lucky if I can get 1000 miles on it a year, but I use it every year. It's not alot of mileage that matters, it's regular mileage.
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The tires on my Aston now have 21,000 miles on them and they still have a lot of tread left.
In my experience, I'm not convinced that high mileage helps keep seals from drying out. My Rx-7 is 37 now and has never leaked. I've owned it for 25 years and my dad bought it new. I'm lucky if I can get 1000 miles on it a year, but I use it every year. It's not alot of mileage that matters, it's regular mileage.
If my Vantage & Alfa sat for more than a week or two it would leak. If driven regularly it would weep at best. Maybe Japanese cars are better at keeping dry while not being driven?
