Dry rot is common in tires exposed to extreme weather conditions, heat or harmful chemical substances. For example, overexposure to heat or sunshine may cause tires to be brittle, damaging the internal layers and leading to rot on the surface. In a nutshell, tires develop dry rot from: Exposure to excess sunlight.

Is it OK to drive on dry rotted tires?

No. Cracks of any type should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. The only time you should drive a car with dry rotted tires is while you’re heading to a mechanic or tire service shop. When a tire has dry rot, air can escape through cracks in the tire rubber easily.

How long do tires last before they rot?

Age – Always replace tires once they are 10 years old, regardless of how they look or how much they’ve been used. At this age, there is a high likelihood that the interior has dry rot, the rubber is not as flexible, and the belts/other metal components aren’t as strong.

What does tire rot look like?

Brittleness: Dry rot causes your tire to become dry as the essential oil leaks out of the tire from the cracks. You can see that the tires might appear more brittle and the visible signs of rubber breaking. Cracks: Another common sign of dry rot are small cracks on the edges of your tire tread.

Do tires dry rot in garage?

Tire rot is caused by ambient heat, UV radiation (which has a similar effect on your face), ozone in the atmosphere, road salt and time. These factors are mostly worse if your car lives outside, but even garage queens can’t sit on one set of tires forever.

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