RE: tire question

["Neal Tovsen" <sixteen.volt@verizon.net>]

What you're seeing are "age cracks". It's a result of ozone and UV light
breaking down the rubber over time. Heat cycling from hard driving or
autocrossing will also speed the process.

If the cracks are small, don't worry about it. It is definitely something
that you should keep an eye on, though. If the cracks get large or the tread
starts separating from the sidewalls, replace them!

Neal


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Brian C Barrows
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 9:52 PM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: tire question
>
>
> Quick question: The Dunlop D-40s on my Jetta have developed cracks on the
> sidewalls and in between the tread.  I'm assuming this isn't good, but
> I've honestly never had tires for more than just a few years (they either
> wear out, or more likely get upgraded) so I don't know if this is normal
> or not.  They are almost 4 years old.
>
> I assume they need replacing, but I'd like to know if this is a problem
> before I buy new tires.
>
> Thanks,
> B.
>
> '82 Scirocco <-- sold  :-(
> '85 Jetta
> '87 Porsche 944
>
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