nick.cfrancis Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 What happened here?? This isn't my car, it's my buddies 2004 GMC Envoy with 28k miles. The tires are original to the car. He doesn't know exactly what happened because he lent out the car. I'm thinking dry rot. Has anyone seen any similar pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegGT67 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 What year is his Envoy? Also, what brand tires? Tires are usually good for about 6 years regardless of the mileage or how deep the tread is. However, dry rot would do this even if the tire had extremely low mileage, which is pretty scary. I'm probably the only person that has Wu-Tang Clan and Paul McCartney on their mp3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 2004 GMC Envoy with 28k miles. Thats something like 3k miles a year on average. Spend a looong time stopped in one place sitting on its tired did it? My guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Low pressure and heat buildup in an old tire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Like others said, probably dry rot combined with heat. You see that happening a lot to big truck tires. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 probably low pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 A combination of age, overloading (truck) and low pressure would be my guess. Look at the sidewall. After the "DOT" imprint, there will be a mandatory four digit imprint (such as 3611) That number means the tire was constructed on the 36th week of 2011. Yours could be as old as 2603. No real suprise they failed. RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBGRIZZLY64 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Called a belt separation... Thats why most tire shops suggest replacing tires every 10 years if not worn out prior to that. Priorities change when car parts come into the equation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 10 years!?! RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBGRIZZLY64 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 You'd be suprised how many people we piss off telling them their tires are too old to work on... Priorities change when car parts come into the equation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 need more pics looking up:) too hard to tell w/ one pic 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://col.stb.s-msn.com/i/21/8E7E72022B42BB7A7988E56DA1910.jpg No. 1: Loudoun County, Va. Median household income: $119,540 With a median household income that is a full $16,000 higher than our second-place finisher, Loudoun County has trounced the competition on its way to becoming the richest county in America. 10 years is goofy. I tell my customers that after 5 they're pushing it. RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stasis Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 wtf^? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://col.stb.s-msn.com/i/21/8E7E72022B42BB7A7988E56DA1910.jpg No. 1: Loudoun County, Va. Median household income: $119,540 With a median household income that is a full $16,000 higher than our second-place finisher, Loudoun County has trounced the competition on its way to becoming the richest county in America. 10 years is goofy. I tell my customers that after 5 they're pushing it. This is a real headscratcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.cfrancis Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 What year is his Envoy? Also, what brand tires? Tires are usually good for about 6 years regardless of the mileage or how deep the tread is. However, dry rot would do this even if the tire had extremely low mileage, which is pretty scary. Year: 2004 Tire: Michelin Cross Terrain SUV (Highway All-Season) Thats something like 3k miles a year on average. Spend a looong time stopped in one place sitting on its tired did it? My guess. Driven to 25k, then sat for 5 years. need more pics looking up:) too hard to tell w/ one pic Nice try... http://col.stb.s-msn.com/i/21/8E7E72022B42BB7A7988E56DA1910.jpg No. 1: Loudoun County, Va. Median household income: $119,540 With a median household income that is a full $16,000 higher than our second-place finisher, Loudoun County has trounced the competition on its way to becoming the richest county in America. 10 years is goofy. I tell my customers that after 5 they're pushing it. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stasis Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nice try... Spoilsport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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