Safe lifespan of ET Street Radials

[UrbanRedneck]

How worn do people typically let them get before replacing them? I got a set for free that is worn to the point that you only see the side treads. I've been told by many people that this is where they are their stickiest. But while mounting them today, noticed that you can see a tiny bit of the nylon chord on one of them, a patch maybe a quarter inch long by about 2-3 inches long. Is it a bad idea to use these tires?

My thinking is that it is probably ok for a little while, because it wouldn't really be dangerous untill steel belts show. I figured I'd run them, but inspect them after each run and if the chord shows more, take them off. I figure maybe I can get one trip to the track with them, before needing new ones. But if I am wrong, and should not attempt this, please tell me...

 

[belzebub2u]

they actually have a tread wear bar on them, of course yours are beyond that. so i would say ditch em. absolutely no reason to take the chance

 

[rpguru]

they actually have a tread wear bar on them, of course yours are beyond that. so i would say ditch em. absolutely no reason to take the chance

+1

 

[Gearbanger 101]

There's a reason you got them for free.

These ones don't even sound like they're worth mounting. Just save up and buy yourself a new set. You'll never really appreciate a great tire like the Mickey Thomson ET Street Radial if you're running them from the get go on their last leg.

 

[UrbanRedneck]

Yeah I decided to forget about them. Still managed a 2.0 sixty foot on the stockers, and ran 13.4@104. I got a set of stock 17s last night that I will buy a new set of 275 DRs for.. Hopefully that will get me a 1.8 or so 60 and maybe I can see 13 flat.