Re: [DML] Tires too old?

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

You are on the edge.  Most tire companies are recommending that tires older
than 7 years old regardless of tread depth be replaced.

--
Mike

-------------- Original message from "Tom Tait" <TTait@xxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> Our new D has ancient tires on the rear, but the date code on the Yokohamas on 
> the front is 2001. They still have good tread and no cracking etc - what does 
> the collective wisdom here think? 
> 
> BYW - the model name of the tire is ASSOH - not sure how I feel about that 
> either - havn't they heard of focus groups? I guess the name is irrelevant if 
> the wheels keep turning. 
> 
> Tom 

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