cracking tire

[Thunderchild]

my car which does not have to same tires on it (as bought) has a tire that is quite cracked. lots of small cracks, should i change it ? I'm doing a 280 mile trip at the end of the month

[ChuckFickens]

I would if it's looking like it's perished, better to be safe an all that...

(it's tyre in the UK BTW)

[TWR]

With respect Thunder I think your own judgment should answer that on a safety Issue.

[josadler7]

Yes, change it all tyres have a time based life, cracking indicates that it has been exceeded, the sidewall is vital to the tyres performance.