Re: [DML] Old Tires

[Bob Brandys <BobB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have pondered the question of old tires for many years.  This has 
been driven by questions of many of my car collector friends who 
occasionally drive their collector cars.

Many of us have 20 year old tires on our cars and drive them regularly 
during the summer.

The only repeat complaint I have heard from people over the years is 
failure of firestone tires.   My own experience is that I have never 
had an old tire fail yet?

However, I believe that this has a lot to due with extended heating of 
tires.   If you drive your classic car for less than 1 hour, things do 
not get too hot for too long.  However, trying to do a 4 -5 hour drive 
on a hot day on old tires may be a different story.

Since I put less than 500 miles on these tires per year, it is hard to 
justify buying new ones.

Just my 2 cents.

BOB





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