While changing the oil on the Grand Prix last weekend I noticed some cracking at the base of the outer tread blocks. It looks to me to be more than cosmetic cracking and I am wondering if it is bad enough to take them back to America's Tire to try to get them replaced under warranty or the certificates. These tires have been on the car for 26 months and 29,000 miles. The car is always parked outdoors but they have been kept properly inflated and rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, I have not used any chemicals or tire dressing on them, and I do not drive aggressively.
If anyone cares, the tires are Falken Azenis PT-722 in 225/55R17 97V and they are the last Falkens I will even consider buying. They have gotten pretty loud and the ride is harsh.
Closeup of one of the worst cracks:
Closeup of some more:
Some more:
If anyone cares, the tires are Falken Azenis PT-722 in 225/55R17 97V and they are the last Falkens I will even consider buying. They have gotten pretty loud and the ride is harsh.
Closeup of one of the worst cracks:
Closeup of some more:
Some more: