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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 06:16 AM
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I just bought my C5 last may, it had 22,800 on it, now it has 27,500 When i look at the tires they look like they have a lot of tread on them. But this is a 13 year old car, i have no idea when the last owner of this car changed the tires. How do you know when tires have to be changed on a Vette, never owned a super fast car. Thanks Pup
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 06:18 AM
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Start with the manufacturer date codes on the tires.


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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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This for example would mean the tire was made the 3rd week of 2004
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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and if they are older than 6 years get rid of them !!!!
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Then use the search feature for discussions on run-flats, non- runflats and tire brands - - - there lots and lots of reading available.
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