How to test an old tire for cracks

[Mark G]

I've bought several tires in the past that people swore had no cracks/ weather checking, just to get them and take one look to find out that they are junk. Usually a simple look at them will work, but all you have to do is squeeze the tread. Hold the sides together and look around the tread blocks.

 

[markus]

I've bought several tires in the past that people swore had no cracks/ weather checking, just to get them and take one look to find out that they are junk. Usually a simple look at them will work, but all you have to do is squeeze the tread. Hold the sides together and look around the tread blocks.

Good to air them up on a wheel if possible as well. thats when the random slit in the sidewall or the lump in tire shows its face etc..

Just choose a 2 piece test wheel thats not gonna grab the and hold the bead extremely tight... or you will fight to get the tire back off :doah:

 

[tippycanoenm]

Great information.......Thanks Mark:thumbsup:

 

[thejoker]

Thanks for the tip