Used X-ice Tires, Need Advice

[Mx6er]

So I found a really good deal on some used Michelin X-Ice tires on stock mx6 alloys and I am going to potentially pick them up tomorrow. The seller said over the phone that they look to be in great shape (rims/tires) and according to him have what he believes to be "less than 5000km on them". He also said they were pulled on a written off mx6 but had no damage.

I was wondering what to look for that may raise some red flags (cupping, bent rim etc)

Help is much appreciated. Thanks.

[bobby_lu]

Excessive cracking, uneven wear, bulges, bumps etc.

[AE92_TreunoSC]

They are very prone to cracking and becoming very hard, rendering them useless as a winter tyre.

Just inspect them thoroughly and walk away if you see anything odd, like bobby_lu mentioned.

[tlapec]

check the DOT code for date of manufacture. Tires shouldn't be used if they are over 6 yrs old.

[BlackArcher101]

Double check the thread depth... I believe (as in think) that the x-ice siping depth is only to half the total tread depth. So when the tire is worn to 50%, the siping that gives you the anti-skid ability on ice is gone.

[GTS Jeff]

Check to make sure they aren't broken.

[Mx6er]

Originally posted by bobby_lu
Excessive cracking, uneven wear, bulges, bumps etc.



Originally posted by AE92_TreunoSC
They are very prone to cracking and becoming very hard, rendering them useless as a winter tyre.

Just inspect them thoroughly and walk away if you see anything odd, like bobby_lu mentioned.



Originally posted by tlapec
check the DOT code for date of manufacture. Tires shouldn't be used if they are over 6 yrs old.



Originally posted by BlackArcher101
Double check the thread depth... I believe (as in think) that the x-ice siping depth is only to half the total tread depth. So when the tire is worn to 50%, the siping that gives you the anti-skid ability on ice is gone.

Good advice. I also dug out a tread depth gauge that might be of some help. do you know what a good depth is in mm?



Originally posted by GTS Jeff
Check to make sure they aren't broken.


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