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Dan A

Member Since: 12 Mar 2011
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 61

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

konabikes11 wrote:
RED-DOT wrote:
Good quality truck tyres with 15-18mm drive pattern do this when nearly new due to the tread flexing when scrubbing but then they settle down. I think BFG have softened the compound now to comply with US noise regulations and i don't think you have a fault but just good tyres doing thier job which looks like hard cornering.

Also IF* it's on the off side of the truck maybe round abouts not helping

Its the near side

12th Feb 2012 7:04pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

There are more right hand corners than left in the UK!! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

12th Feb 2012 7:06pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20325

Its the near side[/quote]

Strange, wouldn't worry to much

12th Feb 2012 7:06pm

Surrey Rover

Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 360

RED-DOT wrote:
Looks like heat degredation by tyres doing hard work.

I'd agree, looks like you have been spanking it around and the tyres have heated quickly. Nick

2.2 110 Tipper

12th Feb 2012 7:52pm

Lookers Park Royal

Member Since: 19 Jun 2008
Location: London
Posts: 338

I've had mine on for 2 years and 9,000 miles with the majority of the mileage off tarmac. Just had a look at mine and there's no sign of cracking or degradation.

It could be (as mentioned) pressures (mine are 32F/35R) or as both tyres in question are on the same side then perhaps they've been subjected to a chemical whilst on the road that's reacted with the rubber?

Worth asking the supplier (or perhaps Andy AJS) can advise if BFG are aware of customer issues with the KM2's and if so is there a goodwill process in place?

James

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12th Feb 2012 7:54pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5684

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Looks normal to me, just been pushed hard on the road. Nothing to worry about.

Andy

12th Feb 2012 7:55pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

Either pushed hard or chemical damage 130's have feeling's as well you know

13th Feb 2012 5:13am

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
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Any update on this?

12th Mar 2012 7:24pm

lrmaniac

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lisboa
Posts: 762

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green

Just went to check mine... BF Mud KM2

17000km and allready showing cracks on the back tyres!

The ones I had on my 90, (the old BF Mud) only started to show these signs about 45000km of use ...

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Joao

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12th Mar 2012 7:38pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20325

Could heat or consistent high speeds be anything to do with it?

12th Mar 2012 7:45pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

Doubt constant high speed, we cover lots of miles for hour after hour and have had no issues. 130's have feeling's as well you know

12th Mar 2012 9:04pm

Cibit

Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 424

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

Mine have 40k on and are wearing well but you have way more tread if you want to swap

Hope you get it resolved though

The pictures show some residual spray of some kind. Chemical or perhaps it is fine rain? 59 2.4 110 XS Utility
55 TD5 110 CSW Special Vehicle

12th Mar 2012 11:10pm

Bryden

Member Since: 27 Dec 2011
Location: Springs
Posts: 9

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

As a previous tyre developer and being a polymer chemist I can offer an informed opinion.
Although there are reasons why a tyre may chemically craze or crack the pictures supplied illustrate typical hard cornering damage which is especially prevalent on new tyres with a block tread pattern. it should diminish as further wear takes place.

13th Mar 2012 6:49am

sswalker

Member Since: 09 Feb 2013
Location: Perth
Posts: 3

I am in a hot climate with around 50,000km on mine with no signs of cracking other than when I have not reduced air pressure over rocks.

Simon Simon

2nd Aug 2014 2:36am

AJS4X4

Member Since: 28 May 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 793

Any problem you think you have go see a tyre dealer for advice.

Looking at the photos I would look at tyre pressure and driving style.

My gut feeling as we can only see photos is "if" they were sent back for inspection the letter would read............ No fault found. Andy.

www.ajstyres.co.uk 01737 241370

Junction 8 M25 Surrey.

3rd Aug 2014 6:26am

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