Tyre wall wear - should I replace to avoid blowout?
My mother has a 1st March 2007 Peugoet 307 SW with Pirelli P7 tyes on 16" alloys. it has now done 26,500 miles - I can see very minor cracks on the side walls of the tyres.
I would like to know if I should think about replacing these tyres? The treads themselves are well within the required limits, but I worry that the tyre walls may become prone to blowout, particularly as the car does not do too many miles each year.
I would like to know if I should think about replacing these tyres? The treads themselves are well within the required limits, but I worry that the tyre walls may become prone to blowout, particularly as the car does not do too many miles each year.
Asked on 16 July 2013 by Simon-Cheshire
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Definitely. They will not pass an honest MoT.
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Makes sense of the 307. Up to seven forward-facing seats. Good to drive. Decent diesels.
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