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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Anyone know about dry tires

The front wheels were making a noise that sounds like wheel bearing problem, but our mini service station diagnosed dry tires and slightly under pressure - yes they're run flat tires, but the warning light never came on. Has anyone heard about dry tires, and what may cause them - we're located in humid Houston? Is there any danger with continuing to use them for a while - they have about 25,000 miles on them...? Thanks...
 
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rlynntx
The front wheels were making a noise that sounds like wheel bearing problem, but our mini service station diagnosed dry tires and slightly under pressure - yes they're run flat tires, but the warning light never came on. Has anyone heard about dry tires, and what may cause them - we're located in humid Houston? Is there any danger with continuing to use them for a while - they have about 25,000 miles on them...? Thanks...
The sun (in general, but more so in Houston) can greatly accelerate dry rot.

Do you have photos you can post.

Alex
 
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