Replace cupped tires?

[gfaircloth]

Good morning everyone,

I have falken at3 tires that I purchased in 2015, they have about 75k on them. They are cupped pretty badly, but i have about 30% left treadwise. They are loud but there's very little vibration or wheel shake at higher speeds. Kind of clunky when coming to a stop. I was told not to rotate them a few weeks ago as it would have caused the wheel to shake. Should I replace them or ride them out? Are they safe being so choppy?

 

[bens313]

Do you know why the tyres are wearing in such a way? if you get new tyres you may prematurely wear them out in the same way. If the tyres are not currently dangerous I would try to solve the issue before getting brand new ones. Could be as simple as wheel weights not being installed correctly and falling off.

I'm a big advocate for BF Goodrich when you do replace them. Ive had KO2 AT's and currently have KM3 MT's, both brilliant and hard wearing.

Ben.

 

[SteveH]

Unless the tires are out of balance, rotating will not cause a shake. I can't believe you have gotten 75K miles out of any tires on an 80 series. I would rotate and rebalance if they shake. They are cupped either due to lack of rotation and/or an alignment problem.

 

[bigredmachine]

some tires are more prone to cupping than others so while it can indicate that there is a suspension issue it may just be a characteristic of the tire. if your tires are at 30% left then your probably looking at new tires anyways regardless of any wear issues

 

[noraaustin72]

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