Cracked Tyre - Pirelli A6

[imaginesaran]

I guess i hit a stone jutting out of a narrow road on a hill.
And the Front Left tyre now has crack. No significant damage to the Rim, only cosmetic
The tyre however is cause for worry, though the crack seems minimal.
Fairly new, a year old and run 8000km, im thinking i'll shift it to the rear and drive for a while?
Please advise.

 

[B5NUT]

Don't see what difference it makes putting it on the rear, that looks dangerous and a blowout is just as bad at 70mph on the front as it is on the rear, I would bin it!.

 

[imaginesaran]

thanks! and after the first wear out, im thinking of changing them all to Bridgestone
as its pretty evident that these Pirellis are made for Track-like roads.
or is the tyre-profile for A6 that make them nimble. All the A6 owners i know of here have told me that they've had atleast one cracked tyre!

 

[SteveMcB]

You need to watch cuts, can't recall the exact ins and outs but if they are deep enough to reach the body cords they are illegal. Endoresable as well!

 

[TYphoon GB]

Side wall is the strength of a tyre.
Any loading and that will fail.
If you must leave it on the front as you have steering.
On the rear a failure is instant loss of any control.
Frankly its bin ready even if not for you but the people you will take out when it all goes sideways.