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| SteveT247 Member Since: 21 Feb 2011 Location: Central Posts: 491   
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I think there has been a couple of threads and/or posts James, the first one didn't really have a final outcome posted by the OP, the second one had the tyre replaced (by Paddocks I think).
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1st Apr 2013 8:59am |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748 
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Whats the date of manufacture mark on the tyre?
It should appear as something like this (4th week in 2004)  Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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1st Apr 2013 11:42am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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Sounds similar to this:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic11355....e+cracking Second page has the clearest photos 
Those were bought late 2011 - would be interesting to compare the date/place of manufacture (if they hadn't been shredded). Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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1st Apr 2013 11:54am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8338  
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cheers guys, i will check the date and other thread. Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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1st Apr 2013 12:41pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Im sure lots of tyre suppliers sell stock that has been sitting on warehouse shelves for years, knowing the public won't even look at the date stamp.
Even on brand new cars/caravans you can expect the tyres to be already a year old as I think the car manufacturers buy them in bulk for the year ahead production. Its worse for us caravanners as tyres should be changed at 7/8 yes old. If the tyre is already 18 months old when purchased then their usable time is already reduced. As for buying new tyres I would always look at the manufacture date before allowing them to be fitted. I think it is advised that car tyres be changed after 10 yrs old (from manufacture), but dont quote me. |
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1st Apr 2013 1:10pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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. In Germany, car tyres about every 5 years and lorry tyres (I include Defenders) every 10. There are no hard and fast rules unless there's significant damage (including cracking) then it's the bin for 'em. Experience with "passing down" various bicycles/tyres over 25 years (4 kids) has shown how poorly (and how well) different rubber can age. The cheaper modern stuff is the worst  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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1st Apr 2013 1:30pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3752  
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The current set i have on the 110, are showing the same sort of "age cracks"
Motohomes the same Warpig,, Replace all 6 last year,  with Michelin's dated 0112 California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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1st Apr 2013 6:07pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8338
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how old are those then Tim? they the 265s? Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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1st Apr 2013 7:56pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3752
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Correct 265,, Age unknown at present,, as came with a vehicle ! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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1st Apr 2013 7:58pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8338
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well these are the ones that went on the 110 when i got it! Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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1st Apr 2013 8:00pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3752
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So at least you will have the supplying/fitting dealers details and date fitted ! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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1st Apr 2013 8:04pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582 
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Cracking on tyres is not just age related.
Degradation of tyres is due to several factors including heat, salt, UV etc Checking the DOT date is first thing to do. OK, maybe silly question are you sure thet were brand new? Next question what depth of tread blocks can you measure? Would be interesting to compare with other tyres. Brendan |
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1st Apr 2013 10:04pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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also alloy wheel cleaning fluid can cause cracking if not washed off
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2nd Apr 2013 7:13am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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I presume that alloy wheel cleaner is an acid solution then?
That begs the question why clean your wheels with something that might attack a vital safety component of your vehicle, i.e. tyres? Brendan |
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2nd Apr 2013 8:22am |
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