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Similar on our Mini Clubman. Front tyre walls near tread edge showing signs of cracks after three years and 25,000 miles. 225 ZV7 's fitted late last year with noticeable turn-in improvement although its was very good before. I have a Mini Clubman from new fitted with 18" 225 Pirelli P7's. I do a lot of motorway driving and the rear tyres lasted 40,000 miles and still had 4mm of tread however my eagle eyed local garage spotted uneven wear which he said was the carcase distorting. You could hardly tell though and he said it wasnt an MOT fail but I changed it anyway. The P7's have been excellent and although they are runflats the ride and noise is good too.
Rob
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We had a puncture in Mrs F's 2016 Mini Clubman 2 years ago (just over 3 years old) and took it to be repaired. The tyre place found cracks in the treaded area. When we checked, both rear tyres were affected and soon replaced.
Paul
Costock, UK
Plus Four 75th - Furka Rouge - Pip
Disco 5
Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
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I was one of the lucky 82 blokes who was able to buy one of the "American Roadsters" the cars made to use up the airbag inventory in the factory in 2003. I love the car and I am driving it more these days, but it still does not have 10,000 miles on it yet. ( I know I know, drive it more) But my question is, the tyre's are in good shape and hardly worn, but they are at least 20 years old by now. How long should they go before being replaced? Yes change them now. Not only for your safety also for the improvement in ride, comfort and peace of mind.
Kevin
2009 Morgan Plus 4 - 4 seater
2015 Subaru Forester 2.0ltr
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CalMog - we were in a similar situation. Please check the link. You will be amazed by the improvements in ride and steering, not to mention the safety. http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/675248/tyre-age-and-renewal#Post675248Neil
+4 1986 - Royal Ivory / Blue
Volvo 123GT 1967 - Pearl White / Brown (pristine and very rare)
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Keep an eye open for any signs of cracking, particulalry if not garaged. Otherwise, I would just carry on.
That is the most irresponsible advise I have seen especially on 20 year old tyres.
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice) tis no more
2013 M3W (Olga)
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Yes its a relatively light sports car change them
99 plus 8 indigo
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