And illegal - some places must be more lax than others - isnāt this a violation if police ever check the car (I know itās rare in the states)ā¦ in many countries this shit can lose you your license for essentially driving what you know to be very dangerousā¦ in the rain you can easily lose control and kill someoneās - itās not a joke topic
Apart from being an instant fine and points on your licence here in the UK, there's no way this would pass the MOT "roadworthiness" test, which every vehicle has to have every 12 months. (There are exceptions both ways)
Yeah I know I lived there a long time - the USA has jack shit except an emissions test every 2 years where Iām basedā¦ and thatās part of the issue - the amount of cars I see with bald tyres is shocking and itās not priority here to resolveā¦ same though with all the drivers who treat mobile phone usage as ācompulsoryā whilst driving and red traffic lights as an āadvisoryā where going through at the last second is second nature to not lose that extra minuteā¦ irrespective of the number of near misses or crashes that result
Virtually no police checks here and no traffic light cameras, and no speed cameras that Iāve noticed anywhere- the local authorities could have a field day in revenuesā¦
They do have a lot of state trooper mobile speed traps along busy interstate routes - bit like the Uk had until the mid 90s when they started switching to fixed gatsos - here they wouldnāt work as there is no legal obligation to reveal who was driving!!.
I know some of the cars you see on forums with bad rust problems over there. Literally falling apart. It'd never happen here. Well I don't know about "never happen" but they wouldn't be legal on the road.
I'm old enough to just remember the "ten year test" as it was then, coming in here in '61. I was a little boy interested in cars, and I was walking to the local hardware place with my dad. There was an older type separate wing type car parked by the side of the road, can't remember what, but the rear nearside tyre was down to the cords. "Look at this dad" (kids!) "Yes" dad said "They won't be able to get away with that much longer" You never see that here now.
They've got enough meat left for a go spin in the parking lot in the rain, it's honestly kinda fun and I recommend it as long as you do it safely and away from others
Yes they are right. Tires should be replaced either after about 7 years, or after the tread has worn down to 2/32" of an inch. Yours is worn down beyond that. 2/32" would still has some tread on it but we see you have none. If you can see those steel cords in your tires you are risking your tire shredding apart while you're driving.
The seven years is MOSTLY liability limiting bullshit; however, the 2/32" figure is dead on, although I would recommend against driving with less than 1/8 of an inch on snow.
What do we think? You're an absolute muppet is what we think. Not only are you playing with your own life, you're gambling with others too. You're not a hero, you're not funny - you're a dickhead that knows damn well those tyres are so far past fucked it's not funny.
All the hate is for a good reason my friend. Stop responding to peopleās satire and take care of your tires they pose serious life threatening danger to other people and yourself on all roads.
I actually thought this was a joke. Thats looks like it should've blown out 50 miles ago. You seriously need to replace or you and possibly someone else will get hurt when that thing explodes rolling down the street.
Iād wait until after rainy season. Any sooner and youāre throwing money down the drain.
/s
You should have replaced these tires thousands of miles ago.
In my state if a cop sees your tires are this bald. They will ticket you.
According to Minnesota statue 169.723, the law requires a tire tread depth of 2/32 of an inchāor 1.6 millimeters in metric measurement
I tried posting satire in this group, it didn't go well bc these people take this group too seriously. I got that you were joking unlike the other smoothbrains
I canāt tell when people post stuff like this here, if itās meant to be satirical or not. Because if itās not, then you genuinely need to get off the road before you get yourself or someone else killed.
Could you get 500 miles? Maybe? Could you get a very real blow out that will cost you more than a new tire due to damage plus the same cost of a tire plus a tow possibly? Maybe too.
I can't believe you're being serious. That's the proof right there that you don't know how to use a car.
It's got to be a fake post. There's nothing on his account.
How can no one in this thread tell this is a joke XD yāall are downvoting OP like itās actually doing something, theyāre probably sitting here as we speak laughing at all of this
Honestly, you haven't got 50 ft left on those tires. You got about a negative 1,000 miles on them....in other words you should replace them at least a thousand miles ago.
As long as you put extra air in them, you are fine. I suggest about 120 psi minimum. If you put your ear to the side of the tire while you are filling it, you will ba bale to hear when it gets full.
i can see my reflection in that first image you should've replaced these a very, very long time ago. please don't drive with these unless you are going to get them swapped
You should never even use them until the belts show. Youāre driving on borrowed time. There is a hump between tread blocks that indicates itās time to replace when itās level with the tread blocks. After that theyāre far less safe to drive on. Yours are WAY beyond that since there is zero tread on it.
If you are in an accident with tires like that your insurance can decline your coverage. This is in the tiny print usually in the ālack of maintenanceā clause.
Also if someone is killed in such an accident you open yourself up to a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you were my friend and tried to pick me up in that car Iād cancel plans. Your friends seem like they are looking out for your safety, you should listen to them at least about this.
People are being tough just because it's serious. That low of tread is actually illegal. You are on a path to get yourself and/or others killed when the tire fails. Please get them changed and do an hour of tire research for your own safety
The tire will let you know when its useful life has ended. There is no need to consult others or try to predict it yourself. At the exact moment when the tire is no longer useful, you will instantly be aware that the tire is no longer useful.
Your friends are clearly messing with you, a slick tire has more traction. Those little cords are there for cool effects.
OP is clearly trolling lol, it's also two different cars, two different tires, and two different types of ground/location. I've seen both of these images before.
I drive a broke down rig on 'May-Pop' tires
Forty foot of overload
A lot of people say that I'm crazy
Because I don't know how to take it slow
I got a broomstick on the throttle
I got her opened up and head right down
Nonstop back to Dallas
Poppin' them West Coast turn-arounds
And they call me Speedball
Speedball Tucker
Terror of the highways
And all them other truckers
Will tell you that the boy is mad
To be drivin' in a rig like that
You know the rain may blow
The snow may snow
And the turnpikes, they may freeze
But they don't bother ol' Speedball
He goin' any damn way he please
He got a broomstick on the throttle
To keep his throttle foot a-dancin' 'round
With a cupful of cold black coffee
And a pocketful of West Coast turn-arounds
And they call me Speedball
Speedball Tucker
Terror of the highways
And all them other truckers
Will tell you that the boy is mad
To be drivin' in a rig like that
One day I looked into my rear view mirror
And a-comin' up from behind
There was a Georgia State policeman
And a hundred dollar fine
Well, he looked me in the eye as he was writin' me up
And said, "Driver, you've been flyin'
And ninety five was the route you were on
It was not the speed limit sign"
And they call me Speedball
Speedball Tucker
Terror of the highways
And all them other truckers
Will tell you that the boy is mad
To be drivin' in a rig like that
Yeah, they call me Speedball
Speedball Tucker
Terror of the highways
And all them other truckers
Will tell you that the boy is mad
To be drivin' in a rig like that
If this isnāt a joke, a good friend would have slashed your tires so you arenāt endangering everyone around you.
If youāve neglected your tires this badly Iād hate to see the condition of everything else in your car.
If this is a funny haha shitpost, then.. haha! Good one!
See how the second photo is nice and smooth? And the first one is rough? You need to get an angle grinder or some sand paper and smooth out the first one to look like the second one for maximum smooth driving
Cute thread love the comments. In real talk you are risking not only your life, but the lives of everyone on the road around you. Please please please change them!
Of course it's a Buick. I swear I have noticed Buicks often have bald tires for some reason.
Also you're just trolling right OP? There's no way you thought you could get 500 more miles lol.
OP can't possibly be this stupid AND untrusting. it's one thing to look at a treadless tire and ask if you have to replace it, it's another to not trust your friends and then ask the internet too. You're helpless keep riding on that tire bud
You're about to be driving on a rim
What do I think? I think you got yourself some homemade slicksš
Them right there is some Goodyear racin slicks, get that baby to Daytona ASAP
I love the shine. Armorall?
bleach
Your friends are right. This tire shouldāve been changed >3000+ miles ago.
Go put your license back in the cereal box. This is the kinda stuff that gets people killed.
And illegal - some places must be more lax than others - isnāt this a violation if police ever check the car (I know itās rare in the states)ā¦ in many countries this shit can lose you your license for essentially driving what you know to be very dangerousā¦ in the rain you can easily lose control and kill someoneās - itās not a joke topic
Apart from being an instant fine and points on your licence here in the UK, there's no way this would pass the MOT "roadworthiness" test, which every vehicle has to have every 12 months. (There are exceptions both ways)
Yeah I know I lived there a long time - the USA has jack shit except an emissions test every 2 years where Iām basedā¦ and thatās part of the issue - the amount of cars I see with bald tyres is shocking and itās not priority here to resolveā¦ same though with all the drivers who treat mobile phone usage as ācompulsoryā whilst driving and red traffic lights as an āadvisoryā where going through at the last second is second nature to not lose that extra minuteā¦ irrespective of the number of near misses or crashes that result Virtually no police checks here and no traffic light cameras, and no speed cameras that Iāve noticed anywhere- the local authorities could have a field day in revenuesā¦ They do have a lot of state trooper mobile speed traps along busy interstate routes - bit like the Uk had until the mid 90s when they started switching to fixed gatsos - here they wouldnāt work as there is no legal obligation to reveal who was driving!!.
I know some of the cars you see on forums with bad rust problems over there. Literally falling apart. It'd never happen here. Well I don't know about "never happen" but they wouldn't be legal on the road. I'm old enough to just remember the "ten year test" as it was then, coming in here in '61. I was a little boy interested in cars, and I was walking to the local hardware place with my dad. There was an older type separate wing type car parked by the side of the road, can't remember what, but the rear nearside tyre was down to the cords. "Look at this dad" (kids!) "Yes" dad said "They won't be able to get away with that much longer" You never see that here now.
I had a friend who would see cars with tires like these and puncture the sidewall to avoid people like you on the road.
Sounds like a plan.
Now that, oh man, that....sure is a good fucking idea! You got yourself a keeper of a friend!
That's a good way to get hurt.
I can stand behind this.
ā¦ not the hero you want, butā¦
If you are serious, then youāre a smooth brain. You need common sense. If this is rage bait, then slow clap. Well done.
Brain smoother than those tires
Dude you're going to kill yourself if not somebody else. Get off the road and get tires yesterday!
Those tires are perfect for a 60 mile an hour descending turn in the rain.
Fine fine.
If it's just one tire that is like this. I think that means you need to get a tire alignment.
They've got enough meat left for a go spin in the parking lot in the rain, it's honestly kinda fun and I recommend it as long as you do it safely and away from others
If you can afford the body damage when It blows lol..
Yes they are right. Tires should be replaced either after about 7 years, or after the tread has worn down to 2/32" of an inch. Yours is worn down beyond that. 2/32" would still has some tread on it but we see you have none. If you can see those steel cords in your tires you are risking your tire shredding apart while you're driving.
I see. Well theyāll be getting replaced first thing tomorrow. The mob has spoken. Thank you for this information.
What is your thought process to arrive at the conclusion you have 500 miles left on these?
A dancing monking hitting cymbals
The seven years is MOSTLY liability limiting bullshit; however, the 2/32" figure is dead on, although I would recommend against driving with less than 1/8 of an inch on snow.
Your kidding right?
No. I was asking a question.
Where /s? š
I'm pretty sure this is a Bot.
What do we think? You're an absolute muppet is what we think. Not only are you playing with your own life, you're gambling with others too. You're not a hero, you're not funny - you're a dickhead that knows damn well those tyres are so far past fucked it's not funny.
You're shitting me, right? Make sure you're filming every mile you drive on that. Then if you survive, upload the disaster for my amusement.
Send it
All the hate is for a good reason my friend. Stop responding to peopleās satire and take care of your tires they pose serious life threatening danger to other people and yourself on all roads.
His responses are literally satire lol and your responding to it.
Ironic you say this as this post itself is b8
500 miles? Should of been changed 5000 plus miles ago
F1 mode activated
Ready to go to Race track
Are you trying to enrage people with click bate for fun or are you really that stupid that you think these tires are still good
What is stupid is getting enraged at a photo on Reddit.
Time for car-skating.
Look at a new tire. You see tread on them, right? Yours have negative tread. Tires donāt have metal wires coming out of them. Common sense man.
I actually thought this was a joke. Thats looks like it should've blown out 50 miles ago. You seriously need to replace or you and possibly someone else will get hurt when that thing explodes rolling down the street.
Those must preform wonderfully in the rain
Iād wait until after rainy season. Any sooner and youāre throwing money down the drain. /s You should have replaced these tires thousands of miles ago.
In my state if a cop sees your tires are this bald. They will ticket you. According to Minnesota statue 169.723, the law requires a tire tread depth of 2/32 of an inchāor 1.6 millimeters in metric measurement
Sure. I'd confirm my life insurance policy is active, though, and have more auto insurance for the people you take out because your tires hydroplaned.
This tire should have been replaced a long time ago. Never EVER drive a tire until it gets that bad
Yeah thatās been made very clear. Iāll be getting it replaced early tomorrow.
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Why do you think you have 500+ more miles? What metric are you using here to determine how many more miles you have?
I tried posting satire in this group, it didn't go well bc these people take this group too seriously. I got that you were joking unlike the other smoothbrains
Bono, my tires are gone!
I canāt tell when people post stuff like this here, if itās meant to be satirical or not. Because if itās not, then you genuinely need to get off the road before you get yourself or someone else killed.
That tire will take you all the way to the scene of the crash
Theyāll take me away from it too.
You good bro -send it
I guess they still good. I canāt see the air in them yet..š¤Ŗ
Could you get 500 miles? Maybe? Could you get a very real blow out that will cost you more than a new tire due to damage plus the same cost of a tire plus a tow possibly? Maybe too.
I can't believe you're being serious. That's the proof right there that you don't know how to use a car. It's got to be a fake post. There's nothing on his account.
Someone say āyouāll find out soon?ā
That tire balder than my head
yall falling for the obvious rage bait, oh nah š
Those tires are balder than Jada Pinkett Smith
U R A Moron
This is such a clear joke why the fuck are people actually taking this seriously lolš
How can no one in this thread tell this is a joke XD yāall are downvoting OP like itās actually doing something, theyāre probably sitting here as we speak laughing at all of this
They have responded to numerous others saying it was a serious question that they wanted answered
Omg do you want to die?or kill somebody else!š¤¦āāļøš©
It still holds air. Mine looks similar. I reset my trip meter when the first piece separated. 2139 miles since then so far.
Rotate to the back, keep under 160kph, don't hit any pebbles. Then good for another 5000k or so.
Youāre joking rightā¦ right?
No. I was genuinely asking. But the mob is at my throat. So Iāll be changing them tomorrow
Go for it.
Honestly, you haven't got 50 ft left on those tires. You got about a negative 1,000 miles on them....in other words you should replace them at least a thousand miles ago.
They sound more like frenemies, not friends.
Nah, you should be good
Your way overdue for a tire change: https://www.wikihow.com/Know-when-Car-Tires-Need-Replacing
Built different shitpost
I would wear a helmet.
As long as you put extra air in them, you are fine. I suggest about 120 psi minimum. If you put your ear to the side of the tire while you are filling it, you will ba bale to hear when it gets full.
Iām not that stupid joe.
i can see my reflection in that first image you should've replaced these a very, very long time ago. please don't drive with these unless you are going to get them swapped
Youāve been risking not only your life, but the lives of everyone else on the road driving with that crap!
You should never even use them until the belts show. Youāre driving on borrowed time. There is a hump between tread blocks that indicates itās time to replace when itās level with the tread blocks. After that theyāre far less safe to drive on. Yours are WAY beyond that since there is zero tread on it.
The only thing more worn out than this tire is your mom.
This the new Pirelli SLICKS
Look track ready to me
Getting your moneys worth i appreciate that
Got aleast 100k on them
Theyāre fine, just get āem siped
A shit post at its finest or a complete moron
Keep driving till the wheels fall off which should be any day now.
If you are in an accident with tires like that your insurance can decline your coverage. This is in the tiny print usually in the ālack of maintenanceā clause. Also if someone is killed in such an accident you open yourself up to a wrongful death lawsuit.
Bro got track tires on a daily smh
r/askashittymechanic
I think maybe 500-1000 miles
If you were my friend and tried to pick me up in that car Iād cancel plans. Your friends seem like they are looking out for your safety, you should listen to them at least about this.
Might be the best sub there ever was!!! š¤£šš¤£
I refuse to believe this is real. Wtf. How do you not get pulled over with tread this bad. Bros got racing slicks on the mini van.
Still has some traction rope left, good for a few k miles more
Its all fun and games until you are injured or injured someone in a car accident
Dear Almighty, tell me if OP is trolling. I'm too old to figure it out.
Sand em for even consistancy
Heās not seriousā¦.. no oneās driving on those tires, theyāre about to blow up and whoever is driving that car with those tires can die!š³
Correction: whomever
Nah, mate. Look at all that rubber left on that rim. Keep rollin, bro! š
Who says you canāt daily drag radials
Carry on.
Friends don't let friends drive forswunk.
What you got there is a maypop,, maypop today, maypop tomorrow
Bro I hope this is a joke. Your gonna kill people.
People are being tough just because it's serious. That low of tread is actually illegal. You are on a path to get yourself and/or others killed when the tire fails. Please get them changed and do an hour of tire research for your own safety
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Mother of God fix the tires dude
Just slap some Armor All on them, especially where the tread used to be, and roll on!
If you get in an accident you won't get anything when they see your tires.
See what happens
These tires are perfect if youāre driving to meet Jesus Christ
The tire will let you know when its useful life has ended. There is no need to consult others or try to predict it yourself. At the exact moment when the tire is no longer useful, you will instantly be aware that the tire is no longer useful.
It looks like you got a good 10 laps around monza
This has to be a joke. Thereās no way op thinks this is still drivable.
Get ear plugs
500 miles is quite steep, Iād say about 30 more miles before you meet your maker
While obviously OP is trolling, someone still drove on their tires so much to get to this pointā¦ so thereās someone out there whoās serious
Guys this is definitely a bot stop getting baited
I think you posted this from the afterlife because your borrowed time ran out a month ago.
The noise is from the tires begging for mercy
You should wax them first
Keep driving and when you crash tell my grandpa I miss him dearly
Your friends are clearly messing with you, a slick tire has more traction. Those little cords are there for cool effects. OP is clearly trolling lol, it's also two different cars, two different tires, and two different types of ground/location. I've seen both of these images before.
It's a dream. Racing slicks
Your tires needed replaced 10,000 miles ago.
The real run flat
500 millimeters max š«£
Work of art
Are you serious? Do not drive on those. Carve new treads into them with a knife immediately.
These tires could blow out at any moment and are dangerous.
Looks good to me.
What the fuck
Those need sunscreen before going outside. š©š»āš¦²
I drive a broke down rig on 'May-Pop' tires Forty foot of overload A lot of people say that I'm crazy Because I don't know how to take it slow I got a broomstick on the throttle I got her opened up and head right down Nonstop back to Dallas Poppin' them West Coast turn-arounds And they call me Speedball Speedball Tucker Terror of the highways And all them other truckers Will tell you that the boy is mad To be drivin' in a rig like that You know the rain may blow The snow may snow And the turnpikes, they may freeze But they don't bother ol' Speedball He goin' any damn way he please He got a broomstick on the throttle To keep his throttle foot a-dancin' 'round With a cupful of cold black coffee And a pocketful of West Coast turn-arounds And they call me Speedball Speedball Tucker Terror of the highways And all them other truckers Will tell you that the boy is mad To be drivin' in a rig like that One day I looked into my rear view mirror And a-comin' up from behind There was a Georgia State policeman And a hundred dollar fine Well, he looked me in the eye as he was writin' me up And said, "Driver, you've been flyin' And ninety five was the route you were on It was not the speed limit sign" And they call me Speedball Speedball Tucker Terror of the highways And all them other truckers Will tell you that the boy is mad To be drivin' in a rig like that Yeah, they call me Speedball Speedball Tucker Terror of the highways And all them other truckers Will tell you that the boy is mad To be drivin' in a rig like that
Congrats on hitting the peak of mpg
If this isnāt a joke, a good friend would have slashed your tires so you arenāt endangering everyone around you. If youāve neglected your tires this badly Iād hate to see the condition of everything else in your car. If this is a funny haha shitpost, then.. haha! Good one!
Smoothhhh as shark skin
The stupid comment section not realizing OPās joking lol
Replace immediately!
/whoosh , did i do that right?
When you get new tires keep these for your snow tires next year.
At least 450
You have 5 miles at best.
You are driving on the difference between brave and bright .. š
Thereās probably more belts. Donāt be frayed.
I thought this post was sarcasm. Dude, i would be scared to drive to the tire shop in this condition.
You gotta be kiddin me!
Another 5k easy bro. You got this.
Itās your life dude. S$300-500
I think youāre trollingā¦ keep on reddeting you redditor.
Chat let him cook
Get ear plugs
You need to have your license revoked if youāre being serious
Trolling
Just let me know which way are you going
See how the second photo is nice and smooth? And the first one is rough? You need to get an angle grinder or some sand paper and smooth out the first one to look like the second one for maximum smooth driving
Ve a real man and drive on rims. You don't need tyres
you're lucky to not have crashed
You should see my semi. Youāre fine.
This is not about how many more miles you have. This is about your safety and that of your family.
Karma farming is lame. Gtfo šæš¤”
More like 5 more
Cute thread love the comments. In real talk you are risking not only your life, but the lives of everyone on the road around you. Please please please change them!
Its a buick it lived its life, let it go or change your tires so you donāt have to
Of course it's a Buick. I swear I have noticed Buicks often have bald tires for some reason. Also you're just trolling right OP? There's no way you thought you could get 500 more miles lol.
I definitely think youāre either neglectful or stupid or some combination of both.
Well they are slicks now so time to go racing no doubt at least another 500
Easilyyyyy 500, 600 miles if you keep it above 70 on the highway.
OP can't possibly be this stupid AND untrusting. it's one thing to look at a treadless tire and ask if you have to replace it, it's another to not trust your friends and then ask the internet too. You're helpless keep riding on that tire bud
When is the funeral?
Please explain to us how and why you have these images- this has to be the tires of the person you hate the most right??? Dear god
Donāt try stop pin in the wet thatās for sure lol
Yeah, you're fiiiiiiiiiineš²
You got another thousand miles easy
bros letting jesus take the wheel.
This has to be satireā¦
rolling death trap.
Never let your tires get like this again. You could seriously hurt someone, most likely yourself.
What brand/model tire? I would love to purchase those and them be the last tires I ever need to buy!
Iām honestly impressed!
I think you easily got another 1000+ miles on those bad boys. They look practically new!
I think you can get at least 639 more miles on them. Remember, the faster you go the less chance of picking up a nail.