I have owned my 2000 Prelude since it was new and have driven it very
responsibly, mostly highway mileage. The car came with Bridgestone Potenza
RE92 (205/50R16) tires, since I also have an older (second gen.) 1987
prelude, I don't drive the 2000 that often and have only put 53K miles in
it, today I noticed the front passenger side tire has cracks all around the
sidewall, I can only see the cracking on this tire, the others seem ok. I
check tire pressure every 2 to 3 months and don't recall going over anything
or hitting a curb that could cause such damage and there are no signs of any
wear or tear on the wheels and the tires still have excellent tread.



The questions I have:

1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some how?

2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?



Thanks, CDMA

 

> The questions I have:
>
> 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some how?
>
I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
riddance.

> 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
>
No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
decent
tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.

 

> The questions I have:
>
> 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some how?
>
I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
riddance.

> 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
>
No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
decent
tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.

 

> The questions I have:
>
> 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some how?
>
I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
riddance.

> 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
>
No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
decent
tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.

 

> The questions I have:
>
> 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some how?
>
I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
riddance.

> 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
>
No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
decent
tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.

 

Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.


"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> > The questions I have:
> >
> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
how?
> >
> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
> riddance.
>
> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
> >
> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
> decent
> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>

 

Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.


"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> > The questions I have:
> >
> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
how?
> >
> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
> riddance.
>
> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
> >
> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
> decent
> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>

 

Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.


"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1152073944.647344.305020@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > The questions I have:
> >
> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
how?
> >
> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
> riddance.
>
> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
> >
> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
> decent
> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>

 

Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.


"Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1152073944.647344.305020@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > The questions I have:
> >
> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
how?
> >
> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
> riddance.
>
> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
> >
> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
> decent
> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>

 

Is it possible this one tire has more direct sun hitting it day to day?

"CDMA" <No@att.No.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
> tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.
>
>
> "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1152073944.647344.305020@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>> > The questions I have:
>> >
>> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
> how?
>> >
>> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
>> riddance.
>>
>> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of
>> > tires?
>> >
>> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
>> decent
>> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>>
>
>

 

Is it possible this one tire has more direct sun hitting it day to day?

"CDMA" <No@att.No.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
> tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.
>
>
> "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1152073944.647344.305020@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>> > The questions I have:
>> >
>> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
> how?
>> >
>> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
>> riddance.
>>
>> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of
>> > tires?
>> >
>> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
>> decent
>> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>>
>
>

 

Is it possible this one tire has more direct sun hitting it day to day?

"CDMA" <No@att.No.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
> tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.
>
>
> "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1152073944.647344.305020@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>> > The questions I have:
>> >
>> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
> how?
>> >
>> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
>> riddance.
>>
>> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of
>> > tires?
>> >
>> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
>> decent
>> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>>
>
>

 

Is it possible this one tire has more direct sun hitting it day to day?

"CDMA" <No@att.No.com> wrote in message
news:KEIqg.317705$Fs1.132780@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
> tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.
>
>
> "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1152073944.647344.305020@b68g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>> > The questions I have:
>> >
>> > 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some
> how?
>> >
>> I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
>> riddance.
>>
>> > 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of
>> > tires?
>> >
>> No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
>> decent
>> tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.
>>
>
>

 

CDMA wrote:
> Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
> tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.
>
Kumho Ecsta ASX is cheap, 712 is marginally better.
Ecsta MX is a whole lot better and a tiny bit more expensive.
Look on tirerack.com
Lots of tests and you can get an idea about prices even if you want to
buy tires
from a local ripoff joint.

 

CDMA wrote:
> Thanks for the comments Body Roll, Btw, any recommendations on some decent
> tires without having to break the bank?, I do plan on replacing them soon.
>
Kumho Ecsta ASX is cheap, 712 is marginally better.
Ecsta MX is a whole lot better and a tiny bit more expensive.
Look on tirerack.com
Lots of tests and you can get an idea about prices even if you want to
buy tires
from a local ripoff joint.