Tire age ?
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Burning Brakes
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Tire age ?
Just picked up a set of 18" g force ta's brand new for free. My question they have been on the shelf for 9 years,they have never been on a rim, would you run them anyway? I am thinking common sense here, not going to be toping the speed ratings out or anything. I have been looking at a lot of 18 inch wheels and just havent pulled the trigger due to high immediate cost. I thought I could grab some wheels and run these tires for a while and replace with newer later. Thoughts??
Racer
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From: Virginia
Here is an interesting article from industry source, recommends 10 years. If they have been stored in a cool dark place and not stacked too high, they may be good for a long time.
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/arti...-on-tire-aging
I would keep a close eye on them. Don't want a separation/blow out.
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/arti...-on-tire-aging
I would keep a close eye on them. Don't want a separation/blow out.
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Here is an interesting article from industry source, recommends 10 years. [B]If they have been stored in a cool dark place and not stacked too high, they may be good for a long time.
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http://www.moderntiredealer.com/arti...-on-tire-aging
I would keep a close eye on them. Don't want a separation/blow out.
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http://www.moderntiredealer.com/arti...-on-tire-aging
I would keep a close eye on them. Don't want a separation/blow out.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by forvicjr
Just picked up a set of 18" g force ta's brand new for free. My question they have been on the shelf for 9 years,they have never been on a rim, would you run them anyway? I am thinking common sense here, not going to be toping the speed ratings out or anything. I have been looking at a lot of 18 inch wheels and just havent pulled the trigger due to high immediate cost. I thought I could grab some wheels and run these tires for a while and replace with newer later. Thoughts??
I bought some "new" tires at a dealer a few years ago and they had dates in them 4 years before I bought them. They must have sat in a warehouse somewhere for years before I purchased them.
So you get new tires that are already years old from storage. Be careful, especially when driving these cars.
Le Mans Master
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
Here is an interesting article from industry source, recommends 10 years. If they have been stored in a cool dark place and not stacked too high, they may be good for a long time.
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/arti...-on-tire-aging
I would keep a close eye on them. Don't want a separation/blow out.
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/arti...-on-tire-aging
I would keep a close eye on them. Don't want a separation/blow out.
I have a set of BFG comp TA's (ultra high performance summer only-ZR rated)on my mustang GT that are dated 2001 and are being replaced this spring with Cooper RS3-S (summer only Y rated 186 MPH). The BFG's spent 99% of the time in the garage under a car cover and shows zero signs of any cracking BUT the rubber is getting hard. Yes, I have thought about the tires the last few years cruising at 80 MPH but watch them closely and always run about 35-36 PSI pressure to make sure that they run cool...Little bit of a gamble but one I thought was reasonable consider the mileage (10K miles) and the storage they were under...outside exposed to the elements is another story
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