Michelin tires on my 7 year old Toyota corolla show some dry cracks. How much longer can I drive?
On a recent inspection at a Toyota dealership, they told me that all my tires have cracks on them and its not safe to drive them anymore. They also showed me visible cracks near where the rubber meets the road. Now, I have driven my Corolla for a relatively short distance over the last 4 years. (I had bought it used with 12,000 miles on it and current mileage is 50,000). I am usually careful about my driving habits and wonder how much longer I can drive with those tires on without any major safety hazard. Any insights will be very helpful. Also, are there differences in quality of tires based on their brands? The dealership was trying to sell me Yokohama tires (apparently the best) for $55 each and installation charges extra. Thanks in advance for taking your time to read through the details and answering the question. A: Aging is a hot issue in the tire industry and there is no concensus on how old a tire should be before you replace it. Some recommend after 6 years, others after 10 w
