Old tires really a problem
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09
Old tires really a problem
I found this from abc news
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
Just think. The chances of getting an old tire is probably higher for original C3-sized tires like the 255/60's on my '80. (I just checked - the date code on mine is 1703.) C3 sizes are getting harder to find. Production volumes are probably low because the demand for replacements is dropping as the number of cars that require those sizes are taken off the road. I will definitely be checking when I eventually need replacements.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ohio
They didn't say what tires are bad but the biggest problem was the Firestone tires used on light trucks and SUV's. I think most tires if they were good when new are not as bad as the video wanted you to think.
I do think the way the gas station kept their tires in racks outside will cause damage to new tires if the tires are out in the sun for years before they sell them.
I do think the way the gas station kept their tires in racks outside will cause damage to new tires if the tires are out in the sun for years before they sell them.
Melting Slicks
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From: www.Z16.org North/West Pennsylvania
I had an old set of tires come apart on me about 12 years ago. Let me tell you from experience....If you feel a bumping or out of balance feeling ...pull over immediately because it could be your tires coming apart. The sidewalls looked like daises where they were separating. These tires were only 10 years old.
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Drifting
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From: New York
Good post
Never had any idea of that. I see it often enough on the big rigs with thier tires scredded on the highways but never on a passenger car. I think around town driving most people would be ok w/ old tires but from what I saw if your taking a trip w/ extended highway speeds check the dates out and toss or exchange the old tires.
A long highway trip usually lets you know what is worn out soon enough.
Never had any idea of that. I see it often enough on the big rigs with thier tires scredded on the highways but never on a passenger car. I think around town driving most people would be ok w/ old tires but from what I saw if your taking a trip w/ extended highway speeds check the dates out and toss or exchange the old tires.
A long highway trip usually lets you know what is worn out soon enough.
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Drifting
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That was pretty informative! thank you.Never thought to check that so it made me go in my garage to see how old my tires were. Just picked up new shoes for my 71 and they were built 1808 or the 18th week of 2008. My 88 I put tires on almost 7 years back and sure enough 2701 or 27th week of 2001. Whew!!
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Very interesting and a bit frightening. 
My 63 has tires from 92 and my 72 has tires at least 15 yrs old. They seem good and the rubber is still pliable. But I had the 63 up over 100 not that long ago and often cruise my 72 at 80+. Guess I've been lucky. Sounds like time for a change.
My 63 has tires from 92 and my 72 has tires at least 15 yrs old. They seem good and the rubber is still pliable. But I had the 63 up over 100 not that long ago and often cruise my 72 at 80+. Guess I've been lucky. Sounds like time for a change.
Burning Brakes
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Thanks for sharing the info. I had an experience a few years ago with old tires that were on my 69. They looked good on the outside no signs of the rubber cracking ect. The tread looked new, however one day while driving on the interstate at 70 the inside of the tire let loose. I was able to get stopped without incident. When I examined the tire it had a huge knot in the tread area. It is very important to be aware of the age of your tires and replace them. Especially since alot of our cars aren't driven that many miles per year.
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I got 1 for ya just put 4 new GT2s on the 75 the guy took off the old ones and i mounted them up for my DD van. They by the date code are 24 yrs old they look brand new and of course are getting ready to come apart while im typing this but man 24yrs old and the Good year guy said HE would put them on and drive it like you stold it. The new ride with the GT 2s is like night and day. so much smoother.And im looking for 2 new tires for my DD.
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