Should I be worried? KDW2's cracking?
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Should I be worried? KDW2's cracking?
These tires have around 8-9k of miles on them, one track event, and now recently are showing cracking where the tread blocks meet the sidewall. The rear tires are fine, only the fronts are showing this. Is this something I need to be worried about?
Sorry for the bad pics, iphone FTL
Sorry for the bad pics, iphone FTL
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This is the only reference I've come across regarding the cracking idea.
http://www.epinions.com/review/BF_Go...t_246402158212
Have you contacted the dealer?
http://www.epinions.com/review/BF_Go...t_246402158212
Have you contacted the dealer?
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I don't think mine had that I have almost 15k miles on them and 3 track events. They are on my friends car and he won't be home till Friday but I will let you know if mine have it.
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I did. And here is what they said.
We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your tires.
The use of sidewall dressings can cause cracking and also the ozone can
cause sidewall.
The first step for warranty consideration is to have the tires inspected by
an authorized BFGoodrich tire dealer. Please have the tire dealer call us
with the inspection while you are there. Any Discount Tire or Sears that
has an automotive center is authorized to inspect our tires.
We look forward to working with your tire dealer to resolve your tire
issues.
It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question
answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond
to this email or call us at 1-877-788-8899 (toll free) between 8:00AM and
8:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday or between 9:00AM and 5:00PM
Eastern Time on Saturday.
We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your tires.
The use of sidewall dressings can cause cracking and also the ozone can
cause sidewall.
The first step for warranty consideration is to have the tires inspected by
an authorized BFGoodrich tire dealer. Please have the tire dealer call us
with the inspection while you are there. Any Discount Tire or Sears that
has an automotive center is authorized to inspect our tires.
We look forward to working with your tire dealer to resolve your tire
issues.
It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question
answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond
to this email or call us at 1-877-788-8899 (toll free) between 8:00AM and
8:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday or between 9:00AM and 5:00PM
Eastern Time on Saturday.
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Looking in between the tread blocks, I can't see any signs of cracking or separation.
I would probably take the car in a secluded area that's large enough to drive in a circle and try to induce understeer at somewhat low speeds to see what the tires do. Aside from shaving off a little from the edge, it looks like they're going to be okay.
Another thought would be to consult BF Goodrich for the construction of the tire design to see if it's coming apart. (this doesn't look like the case IMO)
I would probably take the car in a secluded area that's large enough to drive in a circle and try to induce understeer at somewhat low speeds to see what the tires do. Aside from shaving off a little from the edge, it looks like they're going to be okay.
Another thought would be to consult BF Goodrich for the construction of the tire design to see if it's coming apart. (this doesn't look like the case IMO)