Sidewall Cracking

Damage Description: Sidewall Cracking

NISSAN CODE: 7K





DEFINITION:
Several fine cracks on the tire sidewall, running in a radial or circumferential direction (Figure 4).

MAJOR INSPECTION POINTS:

1. Check for proper air pressure.
2. Check for several fine cracks on the sidewall, running in a lateral direction. These sidewall cracks are generally less than 1/10 of an inch in width, and do not penetrate to the interior of the tire.