Should i replace or roll the dice

[mountain33]

I have a set of tires currently on my car. Cooper Cobras. 3000 miles on them 10 years old. They still look like new, only issue is. When I was checking the tire pressure I noticed hairline cracks in the tread. Sidewalls are fine. Only small cracks on the tread. Ive read that the tread could separate. True? I barley use car anymore and when I do 50mph is the fastest I go and I usually limit my driving to shows within an hour ride. Is this something to be concerned about or am i just worrying for no reason? Not a big deal to replace them but why spend money needlessly. Got a feeling you all are going to say replace. Thanks in advance for responses.

 

[furious70]

How many miles per year do you drive it?

 

[mountain33]

How many miles per year do you drive it?

lately about 300

 

[Krooser]

Run 'em

 

[mountain33]

Run 'em

If it wasnt currently raining would send pictures. They are barely noticeable. This year probably going to be less mileage. Thinking of selling. Depends on what happens when i put on new exhaust. The sound could change my mind.

 

[RemCharger]

Keep an eye on them, and if they get a bit shakey, you know somethings up

 

[eldubb440]

Keep an eye on them, and if they get a bit shakey, you know somethings up

or you could give them to me, and I'll run them

 

[RemCharger]

or you could give them to me, and I'll run them

I would too

 

[mountain33]

or you could give them to me, and I'll run them

You know its funny a friend of mine said he would take them.

 

[pnora]

If there is cracks now that's your sign.

 

[SlingLow]

I made it home on this trailer tire. I went ahead and replaced it even though it still had about 40% tread left.

Looks like about 40 psi from here.

 

[eldubb440]

or you could give them to me, and I'll run them

maybe I need to rethink this

 

[sam dupont]

They are safe for too hot hole shots and burn outs. You wouldn't do it to them when new, but now you can do it with a bigger smile.

 

[Darter6]

The choice is up to you. This guy tried it on 10 year old BFG's

 

[hdwrench]

seems like the newer tires dry out / crack fast . i changed quite a few lately. tread is wonderful, sometimes like new . just a small amount of dry rot or cracks most people change them out . i’ve not had one go bad on me yet, but my miles per year is much less than it was in the past….

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

I would run them under your described circumstances.

Tom

 

[Suregrip391]

I would rather buy new tires than fix body and paint.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I made it home on this trailer tire. I went ahead and replaced it even though it still had about 40% tread left.
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Looks like about 40 psi from here.

Yikes

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

The choice is up to you. This guy tried it on 10 year old BFG's

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I’ve seen this too. Always seems to be the rear ones

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I have a set of tires currently on my car. Cooper Cobras. 3000 miles on them 10 years old. They still look like new, only issue is. When I was checking the tire pressure I noticed hairline cracks in the tread. Sidewalls are fine. Only small cracks on the tread. Ive read that the tread could separate. True? I barley use car anymore and when I do 50mph is the fastest I go and I usually limit my driving to shows within an hour ride. Is this something to be concerned about or am i just worrying for no reason? Not a big deal to replace them but why spend money needlessly. Got a feeling you all are going to say replace. Thanks in advance for responses.

Replace after 5 yrs regardless of tread depth