jaysm35a2 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I have two tires that have splits like this right on the tread of the tire. They are in a couple diff locations. I put a bolt on each side to show it. What would cause this and is it ok to run? They are 10.00-20 tubed tires. Would tthe cold weather cause this? --- Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 ive seen something close with a spread axle when twisting side to side like jacking a heavy trailer in a dock or a u turn but i dont think ever on a tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Can you say old rubber? Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joes mack Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 broke belts or plies ive seen brand new goodyears and bridgestone khumo tires do this after running over rocks, rough roads railroad crossings e.c.t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Looking at your pic, looks like it is caused by side scuffing or blunt impact, usually means the belt(s) split for want of a better word. Probbly the age of the tire added to it. Me, I'd look inside the casing and see if its split there to, if not I personally would run them but keep a close eye on them. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 They were new... 4 months ago so I cant say old tire. They are on the rear end.What are you guys paying that are running the 10.00 tires for a new tire? Lug or Highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 They were new... 4 months ago so I cant say old tire. They are on the rear end.What are you guys paying that are running the 10.00 tires for a new tire? Lug or Highway.Just because you bought them 4 months ago doesn't mean they are new. If they sat in a warehouse for several years, they are still old. Check the DOT number for the date code to be sure. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I did , thats what threw me off, they are somewhat fresh rubber. maybe a big bump in the road with nothing on the rear end did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Update, I found a guy with 4 virgin 90% tread lug tires I bought today pretty cheap. Guess il be mounting 4 tires now but it sure will look alot better with them too.So , I will have two barely used 10.00 tires , highway tread with no cracks or weather checking if anyone needs them. Also a PTO set up off the Mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtywhiteboy Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 id be taking them back where thay came from,...doubt thayd live long sliting like that,..an if it was ever recapped it go boom fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 What brand are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Il look today when I go to the garage and look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redington Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 If I am seeing it correctly you have cracks at the base of the grooves (groove cracking). This condition can be caused by high side forces applied to a rib type tire. Can also be caused by petroleum damage, weathering, or exhaust on drive tires. If cracks are greater than 2/32" contact the tire manufacturer. Can be caused by tight turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I've seen that on third axle tiresSide force Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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