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1. Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: "Peter Schauss" <schauss@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 12:38:22 -0400; I have a set of Michelin 165-14 XZXs on my MGB. The tires have been on the car about 8 1/2 years and 40k miles. They still have plenty of tread on them and minimal evidence of dry rot or cracking on; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00456.html (7,684 bytes)
2. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lupynec" <mlupynec@globalserve.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 12:39:48 -0400; Will there be one brave soul who will go out on the limb and tell you to go with these tires? My guess is not one. Minimal evidence of dry rot? What the H.... is that? The safety nazis are going to g; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00457.html (8,529 bytes)
3. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2000 02:23:27 +0000; Sheesh, I almost forgot that I had 165's on my 'B when I bought it. They would look like bicycle tires to me now. Must be easy to find the old four-wheel drift with those! I would suggest that the 8.; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00458.html (9,201 bytes)
4. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>; Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 13:45:18 -0700; I'd think I'd want a new set after nearly 9 years. Besides tread wear, there are other changes (chemical, etc) that take place over time, particularly if they are starting to get brittle. You should; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00463.html (8,588 bytes)
5. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke@enteract.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 13:22:14 -0500; The fact that you felt compelled to ask the question should probably be answer enough for you. Tires for MG's are inexpensive. Thomas; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00464.html (8,311 bytes)
6. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 14:50:50 EDT; << So my question is, should I replace these tires for safety reasons because of their age? >> Most tire specialists recommend replacement of radials after ten years and 8.5 with 40 k is probably app; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00465.html (8,222 bytes)
7. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 14:58:28 -0700; I have a set of 165x15 ARCO (Irish made) radials on my TD. They have no cracks, weather checking, or no flat spots and are soft rubber (as indicated with a thumb nail check). The car is aways garaged; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00470.html (7,955 bytes)
8. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Carl W French <cfrench@cybertours.com>; Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 20:45:32 -0400; Have you priced out michelin 165/14s recently? 67MGB with mich XAS 165 14s (love them but they were large $$); /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00482.html (8,032 bytes)
9. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke@enteract.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 20:05:31 -0500; Have you priced 31 X 15 X 10.5 all-terrain tires of late? A set of tires for my Pathfinder were four times as expensive as the ones for my MGB.; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00483.html (8,678 bytes)
10. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 21:23:13 -0700; That's why my biggest vehicle is a small sized pickup, 30 mpg, and I don't have to worry about FIRESTONE. Blake; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00489.html (7,724 bytes)
11. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 21:07:40 -0500; Well, I'm running Coopers. Satisfy me. YMMV. -- CR; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00491.html (8,182 bytes)
12. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 23:53:59 EDT; << Have you priced out michelin 165/14s recently? Carl 67MGB with mich XAS 165 14s (love them but they were large $$) >> There are other choices that are less expensive -- the "Michelins" are being b; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00493.html (8,120 bytes)
13. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 11:05:54 EDT; << They were put on the car in 1974 or 75. I plan on using them until the tread is gone or they show signs of deteriation. >> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please read the article on tires in the; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00499.html (7,907 bytes)
14. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Jon <a77mgb@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 09:23:57 -0700 (PDT); Go for some real meats; Sam's has 33 X 12.5 BFG's for $100 a corner. 'course you probably have to hack the fenders to keep 'em from rubbing. Looks better anyway jon == 77 MGB "Christine" slowly, but; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00501.html (8,091 bytes)
15. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 12:46:10 EDT; << Please read the article on tires in the current issue of British Car magazine. Safety Fast! >> Thanks for the positive comment -- I just rejoined the MG list and had to bite my thumb to keep from; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00504.html (7,587 bytes)
16. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 13:05:11 EDT; << << Please read the article on tires in the current issue of British Car magazine. Safety Fast! >> Thanks for the positive comment -- I just rejoined the MG list and had to bite my thumb to keep fr; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00506.html (8,083 bytes)
17. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: JustBrits@aol.com; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 14:14:48 EDT; << Listers, if you are on the list and don't get British Car magazine, SHAME ON YOU! Go to http://www.britishcar.com and get it. Ditto, Allen. Best "rag" on the market. PERIOD!! eD; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00512.html (7,466 bytes)
18. Re: Tire lifespan (score: 1): Author: "Michael Singleton" <one_ton3@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 07:05:15 -0700; Actually, that is the exact tire that I have on my MG. Only difference, is that the date code on mine is 1979. I drive them most days still, they have about 20,000 miles on them since I bought the ca; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00540.html (8,777 bytes)

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