If you're using 165-15s, tires like the Kuhmo Powerstars are so
inexpensive that it's not worth the risk.
- Tom
On 3/12/09, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
> The thing is that you cannot tell for sure, it all depends on
> manufacturer, where the tire was made, sold or used (more ozone in
> colder climates), storage conditions, use, exposure etc. It is
> impossible to check if a tire is OK without destroying it.
> I am sure that in more than 95% nothing serious will happen but: Better
> to be safe than sorry and get new tires about every 8 years.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Mr. Bill schreef:
>> Gentlemen and List,
>>
>> When this "old tire" thread went around a couple of months ago, I had
>> a question but I wanted to do some research first. I have since
>> talked to some longtime Healey friends and a bunch of 240Z maniacs I
>> know. It was agreed by everyone I talked to that a tire used all the
>> time does not age the same as a tire sitting dormant on a shelf.
>> Living in Southern California, my Healey is driven all the time. My
>> one owner 240Z has been sitting a long time and, I agree, those tires
>> are trash. Because of the lightness of those two cars, I get
>> excellent mileage and have run tires for 10 years on them. I have
>> never had a failure or even a bulge to indicate delamination was about
>> to happen. Are we all just lucky?
>>
>> Bill
>>
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