Re: Tire replacement question
[Re: az426john]
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04/13/14 07:57 PM
04/13/14 07:57 PM
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I need some knowledgeable opinions.
I have P225-70 R14 BF Goodrich TA radials on my 67 GTX that are at least 12 years old (code 11002). Here in Phoenix Arizona the mainstream tire companies will not touch them except to remove and replace them after 10 years I assume do to liability issues.
The tires show no sign of checking or dry rot. The car has been garaged (unheated or cooled) for the entire time. I drive it about 20 miles each way about every 3 weeks to the car show at 70-75 MPH on the freeway.
I know that the conservative default would be to replace them due to their age, but they still look really good so I am asking some opinions from folks more knowledgeable on the subject than I am.
Thoughts please
why do they need to touch them?did you have a flat?need balanced?if they are not dry rotted i would also run em.as long as you have been driving them periodically(spelling) i would think they would be fine.just keep an eye on them.
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Re: Tire replacement question
[Re: dogdays]
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04/14/14 05:14 PM
04/14/14 05:14 PM
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It's just like the best before date on food.
If you just leave it on the counter, it's garbage after the best before date. If you store it in the refridgerator or freezer, it will still be good, after the best before date.
69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super
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Re: Tire replacement question
[Re: az426john]
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04/15/14 11:58 AM
04/15/14 11:58 AM
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In my experience, this issue cuts both ways. I see more and more new tires that are basically junk. Valve stems too. We have stacks of tires hauled off several times a year that have good tread depth, but are not round, are badly cupped, or have busted cords and look like a snake that's swallowed a rat. There was a huge valve stem recall a few years ago. New import valve stems that would start to crumble within a year. I have dealt with many ruined tires because of failed valve stems that had been replaced with the new tires. Other than old tires that were burnt up in the sun, I personally have not seen age by itself cause a tire to self destruct. I am not saying it cannot happen, just that I haven't personally experienced it. I have however, seen tons of newer tires with construction problems. I go to the junk yards and get new take out spare tires from the wrecks to use on our trailers. They are mis-matched, so I don't want to run them on the cars. But they are new and cheap, and work well on the trailers. Some of these tires are 10 or 15 years old. We have done this for years with no problems to date. To summarize, just because a tire is 10+ years old, does not mean it is junk. And just because it is new doesn't mean it is good. Just my .
Master, again and still
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