Given
63%
while driving a
Nissan Note
(195/60 R15) on
mostly town
for 0
average miles
Today is Week 26 of Year 2021 (2621).
My Petlas Progreen PT525 tyres were purchased in Singapore in December 2020. They were manufactured in Week 34 of Year 2020 (3420).
In just half a year of usage, covering a distance of 14000km, less than 1 year from manufacturing date, they started developing cracks on the sidewalls, similar to those that you would see only on tyres 5 years or older.
Either the rubber was not suitable for Singapore climate resulting in the rubber drying out and "dry rotting", or there was some serious QC deficiency in the manufacturing process.
For safety reasons, they have since been replaced and thrown away.
Such a shame considering the tyres provided decent grip in dry and wet, though the road noise and comfort were average. Those of you who are running on Petlas, suggest you check the sidewalls for cracks.
Will never buy Petlas tyres again in future.