Why have my rear tyres cracked after less than 4000 miles?

My Skoda Octavia has an MoT advisory that the 3 year old Cooper rear tyres are cracking between the treads which are still 5mm deep. What could be causing this and should I change them as I only do 4000...

Are nine-year-old tyres still safe?

I have a Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE from new. It's now nearly 9 years old and it's only covered 8000 miles. It is still on the same set of tyres from new. Goodyear Wrangler HP. How long do tyres last?...

Which tyres are the most durable?

Our 2012 Honda Jazz has just had an MoT which was all okay except for an advisory that the walls of all four tyres are cracking and need early replacement. All the tyres were replaced with new Avons 3...

Will old tyres invalidate my insurance?

I have just had tyres renewed by a mobile tyre fitter who told me that my front tyres (in road legal condition) would invalidate any future insurance claim because they were manufactured in 2016. I find...

At what age should you replace tyres?

I have a 2015 Honda CR-V which still has its original tyres. They passed easily at the last MoT with a tread of between 3-4mm. Externally there is no damage. I recall reading somewhere that old tyres...

Do spare tyres need changing regularly?

I've read that tyres need changing as they age even if the mileage is low and tread is ok. Does the same apply for spare tyres (or space saver ones)? I was just curious as while I think it's checked at...