13 year old Goodyear run flats safe?
03-22-2017, 04:05 AM
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I pretty much know the answer to this question but just want to hear it from you guys. Got a 03 coupe with only 16k miles and they have the original F1 run flats on them. They still have a lot of tread but from what have been reading they probably are unsafe.I didn't know that tires have an age life until getting this car recently.Thoughts?Thanks,
Rob
Rob
03-22-2017, 05:25 PM
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Back in 1999 I drove my '64 on a 2500 mile trip(65 MPH max) on radial tires that were 20 years old and the radial tires on it now are 17 years old and I drive it on short cruises(less than 200 miles and 70 MPH max). Car is always in a cool dark garage so not exposed to UV rays.
Now, my C6 Z06 is another matter as I won't drive it at 160+ MPH with old tires. Tires on it now are currently 6 years old are going to be replaced this Spring. It too, stays in a cool, dark garage all the time with limited exposure to UV rays.
On my daily driver, 9-10 years is the norm(I only drive it around 3,500-4,000 miles annually). It too is garaged in a nice cool, dark garage with limited exposure to UV rays.
Now, my C6 Z06 is another matter as I won't drive it at 160+ MPH with old tires. Tires on it now are currently 6 years old are going to be replaced this Spring. It too, stays in a cool, dark garage all the time with limited exposure to UV rays.
On my daily driver, 9-10 years is the norm(I only drive it around 3,500-4,000 miles annually). It too is garaged in a nice cool, dark garage with limited exposure to UV rays.