Older Tire Value
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Melting Slicks
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From: Englewood FL
Older Tire Value
In process of purchasing new tires and wonder if there is any value to the current ones?
They are Goodyear Eagle GT 2, 255/60/15 with at least 80% tread. They were produced in the 13th week of 2000.
What is a fair price or are they too old?
They are Goodyear Eagle GT 2, 255/60/15 with at least 80% tread. They were produced in the 13th week of 2000.
What is a fair price or are they too old?
Drifting
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From: Syracuse NY
A tire thats 13 years old? Its only worth as much as your willing to pay. Unless its a show car thats NEVER going to get driven, Id avoid them.
I had a set of tires that were about 8 years old, with NO miles on them. A blowout at 75MPH and the resulting fender damage assures that Ill never use old tires again.
I had a set of tires that were about 8 years old, with NO miles on them. A blowout at 75MPH and the resulting fender damage assures that Ill never use old tires again.
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Goodyear GTIIs are not factory original. I have a set from '99 on my car that I will be throwing away. They have almost full thread...but I don't trust them at high speed.
On the other hand, I have seen where somebody will pay $1200 for an original date coded tire for a C2...just for judging.
On the other hand, I have seen where somebody will pay $1200 for an original date coded tire for a C2...just for judging.
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If they were "GT Radials", that would be another story, as they were the factory tire, and for "show use", they'd have some value...
Drifting
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I believe GY and others recommend six years max on a tire. You could probably push it to 8 or so, but past that..............
Unfortunately, probably the best thing to do is make tire swings out of them. Sorry, buddy.
Unfortunately, probably the best thing to do is make tire swings out of them. Sorry, buddy.
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You should not SELL them to anyone wanting to use them on anything other than a 'show-only' vehicle. Or, you could have the buyer sign a waiver of all liability, so that you can't get sued when they blow out.
Tires that are 13 years old should be thrown in the dump, recycled, or placed on a 'museum' vehicle.
Tires that are 13 years old should be thrown in the dump, recycled, or placed on a 'museum' vehicle.
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You should not SELL them to anyone wanting to use them on anything other than a 'show-only' vehicle. Or, you could have the buyer sign a waiver of all liability, so that you can't get sued when they blow out.
Tires that are 13 years old should be thrown in the dump, recycled, or placed on a 'museum' vehicle.
Tires that are 13 years old should be thrown in the dump, recycled, or placed on a 'museum' vehicle.
I have a 2005 GMC Canyon 4x4 for a winter vehicle. I didn't special order the truck, I bought it off the lot, and it had the "off road" package. Part of the package was a rather unique sized tire, 265/75/15. The OE tires were junk, as well as "all season" tires, so the first thing I did to the truck was put snow tires on it. What I didn't realize until much later, was the tire shop sold me 4 year old, "brand new" tires.
These tires just turned 12 a couple of months ago, and even though they had no cracks, and a LOT of tread left, I replaced them.....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Englewood FL
Thanks for your replies. The tire store where I am purchasing the
new tires will be recycling them. Am purchasing the Cooper tires
in 255/60/15 size. Local store is charging $130 each mounted
and balanced.
new tires will be recycling them. Am purchasing the Cooper tires
in 255/60/15 size. Local store is charging $130 each mounted
and balanced.
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Goodyear GTIIs are not factory original. I have a set from '99 on my car that I will be throwing away. They have almost full thread...but I don't trust them at high speed.
On the other hand, I have seen where somebody will pay $1200 for an original date coded tire for a C2...just for judging.
On the other hand, I have seen where somebody will pay $1200 for an original date coded tire for a C2...just for judging.
Cheers, Dennis.
Racer
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that's what I had to get here (not my first choice)but no one carries anything else locally. I find them a good driving tire with lots of traction
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You should not SELL them to anyone wanting to use them on anything other than a 'show-only' vehicle. Or, you could have the buyer sign a waiver of all liability, so that you can't get sued when they blow out.
Tires that are 13 years old should be thrown in the dump, recycled, or placed on a 'museum' vehicle.
Tires that are 13 years old should be thrown in the dump, recycled, or placed on a 'museum' vehicle.
they have no business on the road with me or my kids or grandkids
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While Cooper Tires will have more tread life for mileage the best gripping tires will be the BF Goodrich Radial T/As They will not last as long but will grip far better then the Cooper Tires. I used to install tires for a living and BFGs are one of the best for handling for S rated tires.
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Melting Slicks
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I based the decision on the Coopers having a higher speed rating
than the BF Goodrich T vs. S and that the Coopers have a maximum
pressure of 44 and the Goodrich 35.
I thought these criteria might mean the Cooper is a more rugged
tire.
than the BF Goodrich T vs. S and that the Coopers have a maximum
pressure of 44 and the Goodrich 35.
I thought these criteria might mean the Cooper is a more rugged
tire.
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But we're talking about a sports car, not a truck, so I don't see where "rugged" would enter the discussion. Handling, yes, most definitely, but not necessarily rugged. Just my $0.02 worth....