XC70: Wheels/Brakes tyre sizes

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by BigGreenThing

Apologies fgor "dragging up" this thread again...

I seem to be experiencing problems buying tyres.

Was informed at a recent interim service that the rear nearside tyre had a small split in the groove (see attached pic). Quite gutted really, as rear tyres have 6mm of tread and fronts have 5mm of tread!

Questions are:

- judging by the the pic of the split attached - would this warrant replacement right away?

- I usually go for Pirelli Verde All Seasons (235/55/R17 V M+S). They work well for me...but NOWHERE in the UK seems to have them (that I can find) in the size/spec I need. Have Pirelli superseded the " Scoprion Verde All Seasons" with the Pirelli "Cinturato All Season SF 2" or something?

Seems that Michelin Cross-Climates 2 are hard to come by too!

Any help much appreciated!

I don't think a split like that is repairable and its likely that it'll get bigger over time, possibly leading to a puncture or a blowout being the worst case scenario.

I suggest getting it replaced ASAP or putting your spare on (if you have one).

I can't help with which brand superseded which. All I can suggest is going with the best brand you can afford, but personally, I wouldn't trust that split tyre.