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when was the last time you checked!! #875269
12/08/10 10:39 PM
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I recently checked my front moroso drag tires, they look brand new with no cracking or dry rot,but they are dated 2000 I'm getting a little leery 10 yrs. going on 11. it's seem like something you forget about. I think it's time for a new set.just wondering how long some other racer keep their tires going for. John

Re: when was the last time you checked!! [Re: fury62] #875270
12/08/10 11:52 PM
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I look at my fronts ALL the time(couple times a day
at the track)... I corner a little faster than I should
(sometimes) on shorter tracks... I get 3-4 years out
of the fronts... I try to make it 4 years so I buy
my rears every 2 years and fronts every 4 years

Re: when was the last time you checked!! [Re: MR_P_BODY] #875271
12/09/10 12:26 PM
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I replace mine every year regardless.


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Re: when was the last time you checked!! [Re: Al_Alguire] #875272
12/09/10 12:35 PM
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I was in the same boat with the same tires..they look great..I know they been on there 8 years anyhow.. I put a new set on last year just because........................I feel better now.

Re: when was the last time you checked!! [Re: fury62] #875273
12/09/10 01:17 PM
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always play it safe...only you know the abuse they take and the rubber subjected to UV rays..

Re: when was the last time you checked!! [Re: fury62] #875274
12/09/10 01:56 PM
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well, you got me thinking. mine are going on ten years old, but they've had a very easy life. eighth mile, and when they're not racing, they're in a dark climate controlled garage with no weight on them. they look brand new.


for what is the good life if not doing things thoughtfully?
Re: when was the last time you checked!! [Re: maximum entropy] #875275
12/09/10 04:28 PM
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I replace the fronts every year and the rears every 12-15 passes. Kind of expensive but want to be certain I have no tire issues! Keep the old fronts around incase you puncture one at the track like I did this year. Allowed me to win the championship!


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Re: when was the last time you checked!! [Re: W8n2DustU] #875276
12/09/10 06:45 PM
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Rule of for most tire mfg's is 8 years ( a lot of variables here ). I change mine out after 5. If I were running around 150, I'd roll fresh rubber every year.

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