Tire Creases - Defective?

[Rogue]

All four of my tires on my 2023 XL Hybrid have a crease in them. I don't know how long they have been there. I first noticed the creases when the sunlight highlighted them a while ago.

The tires are the stock Continental ProContact TX with under 6k miles on them.

I always keep my tires inflated at 35-37 psi.

The creases are in the same spot on the tire, regardless of tire orientation. For example, the crease on the tire in the picture is always above the "51 PSI" even if the tire is stopped with it on the top, bottom or anywhere in between.

Is this normal for these tires? Has anyone else seen or heard of anything similar in any other tires?

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[icegradner]

This is normal, this topic comes up regularly.

 

[AzureBlueBill]

It's just how they are made. Most tires have these dips in the sidewall.

 

[EONR24]

All four of my tires on my 2023 XL Hybrid have a crease in them. I don't know how long they have been there. I first noticed the creases when the sunlight highlighted them a while ago.

The tires are the stock Continental ProContact TX with under 6k miles on them.

I always keep my tires inflated at 35-37 psi.

The creases are in the same spot on the tire, regardless of tire orientation. For example, the crease on the tire in the picture is always above the "51 PSI" even if the tire is stopped with it on the top, bottom or anywhere in between.

Is this normal for these tires? Has anyone else seen or heard of anything similar in any other tires?

Mine have the same type of creases in the stock Continentals on my Steelies with about 1500 miles on them. It is normal.

 

[Rogue]

I appreciate everyone who responded. Glad to know that this is nothing to worry about.

 

[fossil]

lots of individual parts to a tire with a combination of machine and man made steps.

 

[Andy]

This is normal, this topic comes up regularly.

It’s called undulation

 

[Gray Goose]

I appreciate everyone who responded. Glad to know that this is nothing to worry about.

While this is "normal", IMHO the OEM Continentals are the worst tires I have ever seen. I drive some bad roads, so upgraded to Falken Wildpeaks after only 400 miles. I did not feel confident the Continentals would survive long.

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