Cracks

[IH3444]

The tires should have a code number as to when they were manufactured....owning the tractor for 10 months, but tires could be much older. you need to find this out. 1 year warranty should be from date of tractor purchase, not mfg.ed date. Pictures are a must. My NH TC48DA has Titan tires, stored inside, almost 4 years old. No cracks.

 

[bindian]

All 4 of my Titan R4`s are cracking.They are on a Mahindra 4110.Have not been getting anywere with my dealer.The tractor is only 10 months old.These cracks sure look like a defect to me.This looks like an expensive problem that I should not have to endure.Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank You

Daabare,
Where are you located?
hugs, Brandi

 

[daabare]

I am located in Ticonderoga New York.

 

[Gator6x4]

High exposure to sunlight, ozone or smog.

RV Owners have had the problem of cracks appearing in there tires for years. The following is from Goodyear addressing cracks in RV tires.

Goodyear:

Weather cracking is common in RV tires from all manufacturers.

Appears as crazing and or cracking in the flex area of the sidewall
Probable causes of sidewall weathering
*Long periods of inactivity or storage
*Direct exposure to air and sunlight
*Exposure to high levels of ozone (smog, electrical generators)
*Excessive washing or dressing using alcohol or petroleum based cleaners

When should the tire be replaced?

Cracks > 2/32" deep
Internal components of tire (steel or fabric body plies) are visible

Of course we all know we are not having an air quality, ozone or smog problem today.