Is it normal for new tires to look like this?

[sessman]

Just got Defender's installed yesterday and this is what they look like. The "scratched" part rubs off with your thumb but wasn't expecting them to be this jacked up. Am I overreacting?

 

[river rat]

Those don't look new. Hope you got a good discount.

 

[Redz72]

What’s the date code on the tires?

https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/how-do-i-determine-the-age-of-my-tires

 

[sessman]

Those don't look new. Hope you got a good discount.

I don't think the dealership could legally sell me used tires...curious if others think these are normal or not. I know tires can get pretty dirty in transport.

 

[M3forged]

I'd try to clean them with tire black etc, if the scratches are still visible I'd insist they replace them. I'd tell them I was concerned with the integrity of the sidewalls.

 

[sessman]

Looks like they were manufactured in 2023. All of them are 3223 and one is 4723

 

[sessman]

I'd try to clean them with tire black etc, if the scratches are still visible I'd insist they replace them. I'd tell them I was concerned with the integrity of the sidewalls.

So they aren't actually scratches. When I use my thumb and rub them they come right off. Just some sort of sticky residue?

 

[Utahtrapper]

Something does not look right, I personally have never seen tires look like that and I have 32 tires on my place for 10 ton trailers to 3500 ram dually and never had a tire look like that!

 

[Dewey]

Looks like really excessive tire blooming.

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[scottmoyer]

Just tire blooming. That's normal for tires exposed to to the UV rays. Use a really strong tire cleaner with a brush, then apply a tire dressing to make them black, but not shiny. The dressing will seal in the effects of blooming and will keep the tire black longer.

 

[sessman]

Just tire blooming. That's normal for tires exposed to to the UV rays. Use a really strong tire cleaner with a brush, then apply a tire dressing to make them black, but not shiny. The dressing will seal in the effects of blooming and will keep the tire black longer.

You would accept them like this?

 

[HSKR R/T]

You would accept them like this?

I mean, I guess you could ask the dealer to clean them for you. But there is nothing physically wrong with the tires to warrant concern.

 

[sessman]

I mean, I guess you could ask the dealer to clean them for you. But there is nothing physically wrong with the tires to warrant concern.

I guess I had an expectation that when I bought tires they would look new and I wouldn't have to scrub them with residue cleaner to make them look new or live with the "blooming".

 

[Dewey]

I guess I had an expectation that when I bought tires they would look new and I wouldn't have to scrub them with residue cleaner to make them look new or live with the "blooming".

Some tires are worse than others with blooming but it seems to get better over time. Give them a good cleaning and see how they are in a few days. It’s something you will have to do regardless every so often no matter what tire you buy.

This is what I use but plenty of other good products out there that do the same thing.

Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner

Scroll down to see the video. This product is designed to make cleaning stubborn tires and caked up wheel contamination a breeze with one chemical. The formulation specifically targets neglected sidewalls and wheel surfaces to breakdown buildup. Safe on all tires & painted, powder-coated, clear...

adamspolishes.com

 

[Darksteel165]

I guess I had an expectation that when I bought tires they would look new and I wouldn't have to scrub them with residue cleaner to make them look new or live with the "blooming".

Yeah, thats not how buying tires works.
Be luck you don't have goop all the F over your rims you need to clean off.
Just clean them off and dry them not in direct sunlight then don't worry about it.

But I have never had tires installed that looked THAT bad, looks like they were left sitting outside getting rained on and hit by the sun, which is what will happen when they are on your truck anyways.

 

[Biga]

Some tires are worse than others with blooming but it seems to get better over time. Give them a good cleaning and see how they are in a few days. It’s something you will have to do regardless every so often no matter what tire you buy.

This is what I use but plenty of other good products out there that do the same thing.

Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner

Scroll down to see the video. This product is designed to make cleaning stubborn tires and caked up wheel contamination a breeze with one chemical. The formulation specifically targets neglected sidewalls and wheel surfaces to breakdown buildup. Safe on all tires & painted, powder-coated, clear...

adamspolishes.com

I just used that Adams tire and wheel cleaner for the first time and it is about the best I've used.

 

[DEG]

I guess I had an expectation that when I bought tires they would look new and I wouldn't have to scrub them with residue cleaner to make them look new or live with the "blooming".

Not an unreasonable expectation, but one that many tire dealers will not meet unless you clearly explain your expectations up front and ask if they will meet them.

 

[Oldphart]

Something does not look right, I personally have never seen tires look like that and I have 32 tires on my place for 10 ton trailers to 3500 ram dually and never had a tire look like that!

I've been around awhile and have never seen new tires look like that. Back in the day, they used to wrap new tires in heavy paper to keep the UV off of them. I replaced my POS Bridgestones with the same tire and they look nothing like that. Bought mine at Discount Tire.

 

[sessman]

I've been around awhile and have never seen new tires look like that. Back in the day, they used to wrap new tires in heavy paper to keep the UV off of them. I replaced my POS Bridgestones with the same tire and they look nothing like that. Bought mine at Discount Tire.

So what's the consensus, would you have them replace them?

 

[Oldphart]

So what's the consensus, would you have them replace them?

Yes. Before they even mounted the tires.