Tyre Failure

[David's8]

Originally Posted by Adrian E

Potential material defect there - presume the tyres are being returned for examination?

There is guidance on what you can do and what you should expect to happen here:

http://www.btmauk.com/consumer-complaints-tyres/

Keep an eye on the replacements and at the first sign of any similar behaviour get them checked out.

Thanks Adrian. I discussed the option of going down the btma route with the local guy and, given the amount time it would take; the amount of tread left (which determines the amount they might pay out) and the fact that nothing would be done for the fourth, un-damaged tyre with 3mm left, it appeared that the offer of 4 tyres at a good discount was the best option. But I WILL be checking the tyres regularly - especially the inside wall!

[mannyo]

Are you sure you have not run over anything like broken glass, the damage could simply be caused by running over a large volume of sharp objects at speed.

[David's8]

Originally Posted by mannyo

Are you sure you have not run over anything like broken glass, the damage could simply be caused by running over a large volume of sharp objects at speed.

Both myself and the tyre guy were sure that the damage was not caused by such things as glass. The tears were in the walls and were ragged just as if they had been pulled apart rather thans sliced.