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Tyre problem

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:15 pm
by Fastbysuzuki
Hi, we have a citroen Aircross 1.2 on a 69 plate had it from new, last year it went to the dealers for its yearly service on the report it stated that all four tyres had cracking / splitting in the base of the tyre grooves and they would need changing at some point. The car has only done 7000 miles it's due a mot in December so I guess it would fail therefore needing four new tyres has anyone had this problem?
Really annoying always though Bridgestone were decent

Re: Tyre problem

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:06 am
by Juan Sheet
No, Bridgestone Turanza tyres are crap and the worst ever tyres I have seen. I had mine do the same on all 4 tyres at a similar mileage. Not only were they cracking up, but the rubber was also cracking at the sides with deep grooves appearing. Grip on these was also terrible. The fronts were the worst, but the back were starting to go the same way, despite having 3/4 of the tread available.

The first thing I did was remove the lot of them, and replaced them with Michelin Cross Climate+ tyres on all 4 corners. These have been a Godsend. I wrote a stinging email off to Bridgestone about these and they offered an examination and all the rest of it - but to be honest, I didn't care to jump through all the hoops and claim forms they sent, I just wanted shot of them.

I'll never buy Bridgestone tyres in future - once bitten......

As my mate had the same tyre sizes on his Ford Focus, I gave him the back ones as his were near finished. I think he got about 4000 out of them before they went the same way.! :roll:

Re: Tyre problem

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:29 am
by TorbayC3A
Mine are the same after 10,700 miles, I thought it was my fault with the Autoglym tyre dressing I'd used. MOT next week, hoping they'll scrape through to give me time to decide on what to fit. I see Juan rates the Michelin Cross Climate+. Anyone one got other recommendations to what they've fitted and worked well or what to avoid (Bridgestone will be avoided obviously.)

Re: Tyre problem

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:08 am
by Juan Sheet
Oh, yes, I forgot to mention that too - ^, that's the other thing the Bridgestone Manager said to me - have you used tyre dressing on the tyres - as they don't react well! Well they couldn't use that old chestnut on me as I never dress the tyres.

It's simply a matter of poor quality, sub-standard materials / rubber. No excuse either considering the prices they charge for these. You'd be better off with some cheapo Chinese tyres made entirely of noodles.

Re: Tyre problem

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:22 am
by BusybeasC5A
Well, Bridgestone and others aren't telling the dealerships are they ?
All the cars I see for sale and the new ones being sold / delivered all have tyre dressing .
This regardless of tyre mfr, as they gone through the prep / valeting bays, it's standard dealership practice.
Their excuse is utter tosh....