Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

> 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.

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

> 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.

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

> 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.

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

> 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.

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>>
>
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>>
>
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>>
>
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.
>>
>
>

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.

Re: Tire Questions (Bridgestone Potenza RE92)
 

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.