Yes replace with new asap They are too old. The industry indicates 6 years is max regardless of tread wear and yours are dry rotting now

 

Yes replace with new asap They are too old. The industry indicates 6 years is max regardless of tread wear and yours are dry rotting now

That is very very dependent on how you store your car and what climate you live in. If you park your car outside in southern Texas then I agree. But if the vehicle is in a garage most of the time then I don't agree. Here in the North East tires also tend to last a lot longer if garaged.

 

Totally agree with you regarding the tires weather exposure and life of tires. He indicated some cracking so I think he should replace soon especially if he does a lot of highway driving

 

Replace ASAP, as the cracking is not a good sign.

 

Great performance, just excess wear.

 

Thinking about tires at 15,000 miles and 7 years but they still look good.

 

I replaced tires on my 2014 AWD LE last December, great tire, not cheap, but the ride is smooth and quite, the grip is great and no tire changing for the winter, I got the 245/60R18 size and yes rotate tires front to back, back to front , same side.

 

Thinking about tires at 15,000 miles and 7 years but they still look good.
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Tires should be changed every 6-7 years, reguardless of mileage

 

Thinking about tires at 15,000 miles and 7 years but they still look good.

Tires should be changed every 6-7 years, reguardless of mileage
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I've heard that but can't find an expiration date on any of my tires.

 

It's my understanding that after-market tires generally specify a life span much longer than 6 or 7 years, though some NA car OEMs sometimes specifies 6 years for OE tires in some of its models but not all models.

If someone has links specifying 6 years tire life for a Highlander specifically or Toyotas in general whether OE tires or aftermarket, I would love to listen and read them.

Uneven tire wear (or undo?) on one side is typically wheel alignment related and not tire related imho.

 

6 years! Some manufacturers do 10. I personally change them every 5 unless they wear out.
Toyota doesn’t have any particular demands. BMW when it comes to quality has most stringent demands and you can get tires from them (RSC star specd). But even they recommend 6 years.


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They are directional tires, so you have to rotate them front-back and vice versa, no cross pattern

They are an OK all-weather tire. The tradeoff for dry handling with its long tread blocks, that it doesn't dig through unplowed wet (dense) snow that well. If your snow is light and fluffy, then it works fine, but the snow I see is wet and dense.

 

So what tires do you use?

 

"Registering your tires provides the tire manufacturer with your name and address to be able to contact you in case of a recall."

Has anyone been notified by a tire manufacturer that their tires are expired due to age?

 

No, and they don't do that.

Fact remains that, barring unusual storage conditions as mentioned by Mike, manufacturers recommend replacement at 6 years, and in states with vehicle inspections, tires older than that can be grounds for failing.
Regardless of age, OP's tires are cracked and should have been replaced before that happened.

 

I have the Cross Climate 2's now since last summer, and they have been fine. Satisfied with my purchase.

 

Mine are very quite, better than Michelin Latitude (OEM) and Premier LTX, in fact they are the best tire I've ever had on my Highlander. BTW if you "catch" a nail or screw in your new Cross Climate 2 tires, as long as the screw/nail is less than 3/8 of an inch long, you should be OK to pull it out. I found out ($450.00 Can.) later that I don't need this new tire, can't return it because it was a special order and the warehouse has none left in stock. Anybody need 1 brand new Michelin Cross Climate 2 tire (245/60R18), in the GTA area ?

 

I put on my in-laws Pilot BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport.
Excellent tire!


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I put on my in-laws Pilot BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport.
Excellent tire!


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I second the BFG Advantage T/A. I have them right now with over 50,000 miles and they have been great. If you live in a climate with lots of snow they are really your best option because they have a snow tire rating even though they are an all season that can be run all year. If you live in a climate where snow is less of a concern then Michelin Defenders are another option to consider.