Steeldragon

On SEMO craigslist there's a new set of Michelin pilot sports 295/35/ZR18 for $200. (Not mine). Decent price

Evil-Twin

I would want to make sure of the manufacturing date first... those tires are 450 each new... 100 dollars each throws up a big flag. Can't afford to buy anything too cheap..

It could be a good deal but without knowing how old those tires actually are, makes it questionable.

Bill aka ET

BAT

Agree. There's a pair of Goodyear's for sale on my local Craigslist too, also for $200. I zoomed in on one of the pictures and the date code was 8+ years old. I messaged the seller too, and it went ignored.

Vetteman Jack

Sounds like a good deal, but careful checking of the age is always a good thing to do.

Evil-Twin

The DOT strongly recommends replacing tires at 8 years, molded rubber has a shelf life. Improperly inflated tires will take away from that 8 year recommendation. Heat is the biggest killer of a tire only overshadowed by a heavy foot. Many States with safety inspections " can " refuse inspection renewal for tires older than 8 years.

Also some disulfide tire cleaners and silicone dressings also destroy tires ..

RED Coupe

"Also some disulfide tire cleaners and silicone dressings also destroy tires..." Can you elaborate on which dressings are "less destructive"?

rrwirsi

I do not want to step on "Bill"s future reply, but for me, I never put anything on my tires. I like natural look, not glossy. If the tires get scruffy/funky looking, I just do some hard scrubbing with soap and water.

Evil-Twin

there are too many people in this forum who are waiting to pounce on any recommendations from me... The stuff I use I've been using for 19 years.. You don't need to use it by the gallon like others who always claim they need to buy another gallon.
If you use or have to use something weekly there is something wrong.. if your tires get that brown look after a rain, you are not using the right product.. that brown stuff is the oils that your product has sucked out of your tires...
I buy four products,1 bottle each, two bottles are less than a pint and two are less than a quart. they last for two years, no disulfides, UV stable, optically clear.
Bill aka ET

Evil-Twin

This is good advice.. in the case of our C5's more is not better... I have, at this point, answered 8 individual PM's today, on this issue. better there then start a train wreck over mine is better than yours.
Bill aka ET