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Guinea Pig · 03-13-2005, 03:49 PM

I bought a set of Falken GRB-FK451 225/40/18 tires from someone. I received them yesterday and I was checking the tires. Aside from some uneven treadwear, I noticed cracks in the side walls. Some are long, wide and deep. Is this ok or are the tires scrapped? Any ideas what might have caused this?

I really need your help on this. Thanks.

Axion · 03-13-2005, 04:03 PM

Did the seller mention these cracks before purchase or was it a suprise? I would be worried though, cracks in tires are never a good thing..

Guinea Pig · 03-13-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by Axion@Mar 14 2005, 12:03 AM
Did the seller mention these cracks before purchase or was it a suprise? I would be worried though, cracks in tires are never a good thing..

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It was a surprise, the seller indicated that there was approximately 10,000 miles of wear on the treads, but nothing about cracks. We did the transaction through Escrow where it is specified that the tires do not have any structural damage. The seller seems like an honest individual, so I suspect that he didn't notice the cracks or was unaware that cracks are a problem.

Do you know what could cause this? The sidewalls where the cracks are seem perfectly fine.

iammike · 03-13-2005, 05:02 PM

If you can stick a coin in a crack that deep....I would NOT recommend driving on those tires.

Axion · 03-13-2005, 05:07 PM

I would ask for a refund..

sry110 · 03-13-2005, 05:15 PM

Please do not drive on those tires. For your sake, and for your car's sake. I smell a refund.

Guinea Pig · 03-13-2005, 05:31 PM

Thanks for everyone's advice and concern. Don't worry, I won't be riding on those tires. I'll be bringing them in for an inspection tomorrow.

Axion · 03-13-2005, 06:14 PM

I wouldn't even waste the time man, they are damaged. Plain and simple.

You need to get whoever sold them to you to refund and pay for the shipping back (if it was shipped at all) and let them know about trade ethics. I don't see how they could NOT see / know they were there before the sale.

I hope it wasnt someone off this forum

Hoosteen · 03-13-2005, 06:17 PM

yep... get some type of compensation.

I'm sure he knew there were cracks... i mean... those are pretty friggin big.

iammike · 03-13-2005, 07:50 PM

They look like dry rot to me....it certainly wasn't cut or something.

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Axion Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Did the seller mention these cracks before purchase or was it a suprise? I would be worried though, cracks in tires are never a good thing.. __________________ <div align="center">Visit My Garage [50] Mods and Counting Tanabe - McCulluch - AEM - Magnaflow - Kumho - B&M

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iammike Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 1,654 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If you can stick a coin in a crack that deep....I would NOT recommend driving on those tires. __________________ Mike / 2004 Mazda 6s / V6 5-Speed Click for Mods and Pics /// Mike's Random Rantings /// Uber FireFox Mod! /// iammike's RPM STS Mod... /// New Member Instructional Video

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Axion Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I would ask for a refund.. __________________ <div align="center">Visit My Garage [50] Mods and Counting Tanabe - McCulluch - AEM - Magnaflow - Kumho - B&M

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sry110 Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Posts: 935 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Please do not drive on those tires. For your sake, and for your car's sake. I smell a refund. __________________ Old Car --> 2003 Mazda 6s 5MT, Sport Package, some goodies Current Car --> 2006 Nissan 350z 6MT, some goodies : )

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Axion Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't even waste the time man, they are damaged. Plain and simple. You need to get whoever sold them to you to refund and pay for the shipping back (if it was shipped at all) and let them know about trade ethics. I don't see how they could NOT see / know they were there before the sale. I hope it wasnt someone off this forum __________________ <div align="center">Visit My Garage [50] Mods and Counting Tanabe - McCulluch - AEM - Magnaflow - Kumho - B&M

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Guinea Pig Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought a set of Falken GRB-FK451 225/40/18 tires from someone. I received them yesterday and I was checking the tires. Aside from some uneven treadwear, I noticed cracks in the side walls. Some are long, wide and deep. Is this ok or are the tires scrapped? Any ideas what might have caused this? I really need your help on this. Thanks.

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03-13-2005, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Guinea Pig Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for everyone's advice and concern. Don't worry, I won't be riding on those tires. I'll be bringing them in for an inspection tomorrow.

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Hoosteen Mazda Guru Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Manhattan NY Beeyatch! Posts: 2,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	yep... get some type of compensation. I'm sure he knew there were cracks... i mean... those are pretty friggin big. __________________ Finally Pics of my CAR!!! click me

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iammike Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 1,654 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	They look like dry rot to me....it certainly wasn't cut or something. __________________ Mike / 2004 Mazda 6s / V6 5-Speed Click for Mods and Pics /// Mike's Random Rantings /// Uber FireFox Mod! /// iammike's RPM STS Mod... /// New Member Instructional Video