Yes, Another Tire Question
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Melting Slicks
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Yes, Another Tire Question
Looking at buying a Z06 in Iowa. Want to do a fly and drive back to northern NV, around 2K miles. The car has tires with lots of tread but date code is 2015. I would like to replace them before I hit the road so I checked with Discount Tire online and they don't have anything in stock (on back order).
Any suggestions as to where to get tires? I know they are getting hard to find. I could possibly purchase some online and have them shipped to seller and then get them installed at a local tire shop but don't know who to order from.
Any suggestions as to where to get tires? I know they are getting hard to find. I could possibly purchase some online and have them shipped to seller and then get them installed at a local tire shop but don't know who to order from.
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If there is no dry rot or cracking showing on the tires, you should be ok driving it back home. If the car was stored inside, the tires should still be in good condition. I personally would not go more than 8 years on a set of tires.
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Looking at buying a Z06 in Iowa. Want to do a fly and drive back to northern NV, around 2K miles. The car has tires with lots of tread but date code is 2015. I would like to replace them before I hit the road so I checked with Discount Tire online and they don't have anything in stock (on back order).
Any suggestions as to where to get tires? I know they are getting hard to find. I could possibly purchase some online and have them shipped to seller and then get them installed at a local tire shop but don't know who to order from.
Any suggestions as to where to get tires? I know they are getting hard to find. I could possibly purchase some online and have them shipped to seller and then get them installed at a local tire shop but don't know who to order from.
This is going to be one sweet ride home...!! Best of luck
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"While we recommend replacing your tires at 6 years of age, you can’t just assess your tire’s life based on how old it is. A tire’s lifespan is determined just as much by the conditions a tire is exposed as it is by calendar years. Temperature changes, sun exposure, storage conditions, usage and maintenance schedules all contribute to how a tire ages"
Melting Slicks
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A number of tire manufacturers will state that tires should be inspected after six years on a yearly basis if they have acceptable tread. They should be replaced at ten years. They are inspected for bulges, cracks, dry rot, etc. The idea sold by many tire dealers of replacing them at six years regardless is rather self serving and a relatively new idea.
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My tires were absolutely pristine looking when I bought my car last September but in fact we’re the originals. At some point in the tire’s life, the rubber begins to break down quickly, not from wear and tear from friction but rather it’s a matter of chemistry. Having said that, it sounds like OP’s tires are well within a reasonable age limit to make that drive and more.
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My tires were absolutely pristine looking when I bought my car last September but in fact we’re the originals. At some point in the tire’s life, the rubber begins to break down quickly, not from wear and tear from friction but rather it’s a matter of chemistry. Having said that, it sounds like OP’s tires are well within a reasonable age limit to make that drive and more.
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I would think you'll be fine. I flew in to Pittsburgh 3 years ago and drove my 2000 FRC home to Lexington, KY on tires with 2006 date codes. I am actually just now getting around to replacing the fronts this week, although she doesn't get driven much anyway. Looking forward to the thread on your trip home.