Cracks between treads on all five tires

[geolchris]

Hey all, I was measuring tread depth on my firestone mt2's today and I noticed that pretty much all of the space in between the tread blocks is covered by these small cracks. On all 5 tires. Sucks too, because I'm only down to 12/32's after 25k miles. But, I just wanted to get everybody's opinion on if this truly means all 5 tires have to go, or if it's just the upgrade devil on my shoulder doing that whispering.

These are firestone destination MT2's, 37x12.5x17, purchased brand new in April 2021 with 25k miles since then. Always run at 28psi cold when around town, 14 offroad.

Thanks for any and all opinions.

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[JJ_WA]

Do you park outside? Sunlight can cause damage.

Bought new 2 years, but what is the date stamp on the tires? Might they be older stock?

https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/learn/tire-basics/tire-date-code

Regardless, a trip to your trusted tire shop is in order, especially if the tires still have a warranty.

 

[Old Dogger]

They look like they are dry rooting. How are your sidewalls?

 

[Wbino]

Whatever you do ... do not look at the bottom of your sneakers. ?

 

[geolchris]

Whatever you do ... do not look at the bottom of your sneakers. ?

Haha hey I’m fine with this on my sneakers, they aren’t typically carrying a wife, kids, and dogs!

 

[Wbino]

https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-maintenance-safety/cracked-tires

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Take it to a Firestone store or Discount Tire and see if they qualify for a warranty claim.

Mine is three years old with 20k miles and although the wear is similar, there is no dry rot.

 

[geolchris]

Take it to a Firestone store or Discount Tire and see if they qualify for a warranty claim.

Mine is three years old with 20k miles and although the wear is similar, there is no dry rot.

I’ll give it a shot. Thanks!

 

[haidenlu]

Small cracks between the tread blocks, also known as "weather cracks" or "dry rot," can be a sign of tire aging and wear. While it's normal for tires to experience some wear and tear over time, the presence of these cracks could indicate that the rubber is starting to break down and become less safe to use.
https://drivingpress.com/category/maintenance/
Additionally, it's important to regularly inspect your tires for signs of wear and damage, and to maintain proper tire pressure and alignment to extend the life of your tires and ensure safe driving.

 

[Shibadog]

I’d check the date codes on the tires as well. Two year old tires “should” not be showing dry rot.

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