On January 10, 2014, after initiating my drive at the traffic lights near Ataşehir Customs, I experienced a periodic wobbling at a speed of approximately 10-15 km/h. Concerned, I halted and detected a loss of pressure in the left rear tire. I promptly headed to a tire shop just 50 meters away, suspecting a possible nail puncture. However, the reality was far more surprising – a stone had embedded itself inside the tire, as evident in the pictures. Those who see it for the first time are understandably baffled.
Is my Hankook Dyna Pro tire, purchased in 2020, faulty, or is it an oversight by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) in road cleaning? Or perhaps, is the mistake on my part? The consequences on a high-speed highway are unimaginable. Unfortunately, answers are scarce, leaving me contemplating whether to change all the tires, resort to patches, switch to a different brand, or even consider off-road tires. Does this happen to other tires as well? Should I invest in tractor tires? Maybe it's time to sell the vehicle or even brave the roads without tires altogether. The perpetual question arises: which tire brand offers better reliability? And isn't the municipal responsibility to keep the main roads clean?
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I purchased a Michelin City Grip 2 motorcycle tire (2025 production) on September 4, 2025, from Lastikdeposu.com.tr and had it installed on my bike. Within the first week of use, while checking the brakes, I noticed cracks forming between the tread patterns. I have only ridden about 300–500 kilomete...
In November 2023, I purchased a brand-new Hyundai i20 in Diyarbakır. On 22/09/2025, a bulge appeared on the front left Hankook Kinergy 2 K435 tire that originally came with the car. The vehicle has only 23,000 km, and this is the first time I have encountered such a problem. As someone who previousl...
In 2023, I purchased 4 Hankook 235/65/R17 tires from Denizli Eko Yiğit. After only 20,000 km of use, I noticed cracks on the inner rim edges about a month ago, and I still have the invoice. I reported the issue to the dealer, and my tires were removed and sent to Hankook’s Denizli Regional Office. A...
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