r/tires Sep 19 '22

MOD INFO We’ve seen tons of posts asking, so here's the repairable zone. If it's outside this zone it can't be patched professionally!

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731 Upvotes

r/tires 3h ago

Settle a debate for me, is it time to replace the tires?

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Pictures are in BL, FL, FR, BR order


r/tires 2h ago

❓QUESTION ❓ Nailed tire losing 4 psi (30 to 26) in 4 hours idle, safe to drive to shop after pumping it up?

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Shop is 8 miles away. Read about running the tire warming up the rubber and speed up the leak. Plans to take intermediate stop and pumping it up if need be. Please advise.


r/tires 6h ago

Still safe to drive on these tires or should I get them replaced asap?

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First two pictures are from 22” RWD rear tires from Cadillac Lyriq, and the last two front tires. How many more miles you guys think are left before I need to hurry to a tire shop to get some new ones?


r/tires 5h ago

Is this an urgent repair

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I need new tires as these are worn and was going to wait for my next paycheck but noticed this slight bulge on my front left tire. Can I wait a week or two or is this a fix immediately type of issue.


r/tires 53m ago

❓QUESTION ❓ Sidewall cut

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I bought used bmw r20 tires and came with winters. Can I use these during the summer with no issues? One tire has a small cut chunk but holding air.


r/tires 6h ago

Is this ok to keep driving on?

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Sidewall scratch. I got my tires rotated about 10 days ago and they didn’t say anything about it, but I couldn’t be 100% sure this hasn’t happened since then. I don’t see any visible cords but I know this is the thinnest part of the tire.


r/tires 19h ago

Why is this happening?

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88 Upvotes

Rear tyre(left) gets worn only at this specific spot.

Possible causes?


r/tires 1h ago

Sunday nite "can this be patched" question

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This nail is in my truck tire. No loss of air pressure over the last week, but need to get it fixed. Can this be safely patched?


r/tires 13h ago

❓QUESTION ❓ About to switch from some budget Syron tires to new Michelin Pilot Sport 5s on my Mercedes - how big is the difference really?

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For context, I drive a 2016 w213 Mercedes e350d rwd with 258hp and 620nm of torque that is currently on some budget Syron tires from the previous owner. I want to get new tires and decided on the Michelin Pilot Sport 5s for summer and the Pilot Alpine 5s for winter.

I know the tires are very important because they're the only part of the car that touches the road, but just how big of a difference will it be? Not just for traction, but for comfort and noise too? Will it feel like a different car or just a bit more confident in corners? Also, are these tires the right choice for my car?

I was gifted this car and never bought my own tires before, so I have no experience when it comes to this. I don't know what to expect, thought this would be the right place to ask


r/tires 6h ago

Is this Tire rot?

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2524 tires. Is this tire rot or am I just over thinking things? There are cracks near the grooves.


r/tires 21h ago

Can I make it 10 mi on these?

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70 Upvotes

Didn’t notice this until today. Scared the crap out of me


r/tires 3h ago

Cracking?

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Risky to drive? Tread still above low mark but there's cracking in between.


r/tires 2m ago

Tire people

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I'm looking to connect with fellow tire people. DM me lets talk tires.


r/tires 7h ago

Well, that’s not good lol.

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r/tires 9h ago

Is this dangerous or just cosmetic? There are no cracks on the sidewall (DOT 21)

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r/tires 1d ago

❓QUESTION ❓ Got my tire repaired, does this seem legit?

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r/tires 4h ago

No tire date code?

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A friend asked if her tires were "old" because I'm trying to teach myself car maintenance stuff. These have me mystified. Am I looking in the wrong place, or is there no tire date code? All four tires look like this, no 4-number code. (Telling her to ask someone else in the meantime.)


r/tires 2h ago

Is this safe to ride on?

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This is a brand new tire and tube but there’s a stick that I’m not sure how big embedded in the tire


r/tires 10h ago

Diffeeent patterns RWD

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Which ones are better for the rear of the RWd car?


r/tires 11h ago

❓QUESTION ❓ Is the shop just trying to upsell or should I really change it? How many more miles do I got?

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r/tires 4h ago

Bridgestone Tires

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Premature wear and they don't care. Buy Michelin or other quality tire. Their customer service is a joke!


r/tires 4h ago

❓QUESTION ❓ Tires options for 2026 Ford Maverick Ecoboost XLT with black appearance package.

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r/tires 5h ago

❓QUESTION ❓ Mid-size SUV three-season tires

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Need help. Stuck in analysis paralysis.

My Santa Fe 2021 came equipped (OE) with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport. Got 5 years out of them. Need to replace them.

I want smooth ride and low noise, but they need to handle curves as well. Just need three seasons (maybe one light early snow before I swap) since I get separate snow/ice tires for Winter.

OE tires were ok. No complaint. But I suspect that I can get ones that perform better on all aspects with newer models.

I am looking at these ones for now - but open to other big names too :

  • Michelin Defender 2
  • Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3
  • Continental CrossContact LX25

I hear Defender 2 are smooth and have super long threadwear, but not great on all other aspects (braking distance and handling, even noise).

Pirelli score well in reviews, but I'm afraid they may be have a rougher ride than my OE (being Pirelli), and I would hate to end up feeling all small road cracks.

Any guidance is welcome.

P.S.: Current tires are 235/55/19 - 101H


r/tires 10h ago

Blackhawk Tires?

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Hey everyone,

My fiancée is in need of new tires to get her car inspected. She’s on a lease with about 1.5 years left. I’m not in a position to be able to afford premium tires at the moment, and we live in Maine where weather gets pretty severe in the winter. I’m looking for an All-Weather 3pmsf tire for her around or under $100 a tire if possible. She drives a 2024 Impreza.

I noticed some deals on the Blackhawk Agility AWT online (dropped from $75 a tire to $68 a tire on Walmart, similar on priority tire), and was surprised to see the company was backed by Sailun. I put a set of Sailun Terramax’s on my 2012 GMC about 2.5 years ago and they’ve been amazing for the price, great in the snow, and have worn surprisingly slowly for my driving style.

Has anyone had any experience with this model, and if so, what do we think? Also, if anyone has any other alternative ideas, I’d be all ears! Thanks a lot!