Tire Age

[rbsWELDER]

When I was at the Cajun Run, one of the guys (Mike, I think) mentioned to me that my front tires are six years old. Mike said that most tire dealers will not work on 6 year old tires. I quipped back that the T was about six years old, so that did not surprise me. We then got into a discussion on tire age and when they should be replaced, regardless of mileage.

This triggered me to do some research when I got home. I have found a great deal of info on tire age, some of which I would call rumors (Bad info) and many facts. I did find the following:

Carmakers such as Nissan and Mercedes-Benz tell consumers to replace tires six years after their production date, regardless of tread life. Tire manufacturers such as Continental and Michelin say a tire can last up to 10 years, provided you get annual tire inspections after the fifth year. -Edmunds.com

So I thought that this may be a great topic for discussion. So do you change tires based on age? If so, when?

[rbsWELDER]

Is there any way for the author of a post to delete a post?

I did not follow my own advice of writing this off-line!

[Bruce Pickett]

Is there any way for the author of a post to delete a post?

I did not follow my own advice of writing this off-line!

If in the allotted time to edit a post, you can delete the lines of that post but I don't know about the subject matter line at the top. The only other way I know would involve Lee.

[Bill Cleveland]

In my experience you can edit the post any way you want, including the subject line, but you can't remove it; only the web "team" can do that.

[rbsWELDER]

Spanky,

1-My sense is that you are right! Lee: Please remove the first two posts in this thread if possible.

2-I posted this only on this website to generate some conversation and get people's thoughts. As I have said before, I am NOT a fan of FB, but that is where the people are. Here, the only responses are about removing my mistakes. While I appreciate the feedback, I had hoped for a meaningful discussion, on aging tires. I dare say that if I take this conversation to FB, it will generate a hardy discussion. The exchange of thoughts and ideas benefit all of us. I just wish it could happen here.

Off my soapbox!

[Indycars]

I know what you mean, some times you don't get much response. I don't do FB either!

My car set for about 12 years, so when I got it running again I bought new tires before I did
anything but a short test drive around the block. I didn't want that rear tire coming apart that
close to my head. I can't tell you when they were made since they were not DOT tires. They
were dirt track tires and had been grooved to look like tread.

The photo below is just before I started on a new engine and transmission build.
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Maybe I should worry more about the age of my other tires, but they don't usually last more
than 6 years on the family car. Yeah I know they could be pretty old when I bought them, it's
time from manufacture that counts. If you park in the garage and have an electric motor
(compressor maybe) close by, this makes it worse because the motor creates ionized air while
it's running and that bad for rubber. Can't say I notice any difference in my situation and I
have a 60 gallon single stage compressor in the garage. Probably doesn't run enough in a home
shop.

Bottom line, I probably would not change tires just because they are a couple of years over the
deadline. But I am more aware of the tires than your average consumer and tend to check them
out occasionally. Some of that 6 year deadline is for CYA.
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[Bill Cleveland]

When I was at the Cajun Run, one of the guys (Mike, I think) mentioned to me that my front tires are six years old. Mike said that most tire dealers will not work on 6 year old tires. I quipped back that the T was about six years old, so that did not surprise me. We then got into a discussion on tire age and when they should be replaced, regardless of mileage.

This triggered me to do some research when I got home. I have found a great deal of info on tire age, some of which I would call rumors (Bad info) and many facts. I did find the following:

Carmakers such as Nissan and Mercedes-Benz tell consumers to replace tires six years after their production date, regardless of tread life. Tire manufacturers such as Continental and Michelin say a tire can last up to 10 years, provided you get annual tire inspections after the fifth year. -Edmunds.com

So I thought that this may be a great topic for discussion. So do you change tires based on age? If so, when?

My rear tires are over 10 years old (!) but show no signs of failure. However, I don't plan on doing a lot of highway driving. Am I courting disaster?

[frank_a]

Gee. I had my rear tires on the first t 12 years. I kept an eye on them, but also had front tires maybe 10 years. Never swapped anything out. Kept the front wheels, sold the rear ones, got rid of the tires, and now I'm starting all over again anyways. Some of the old timers here might remember me. I'll be back more often. I get kind of tired of Facebook...

So now I'm building a t tub, and about all I need that is big buck is wheels, tires, and a new longer driveshaft. Paint is gonna be pricey too, but I'm getting there, slow but sure. Doing most everything myself.

What photo services do you guys use to post url's for pics here? I need some guidance.

Enjoy your weekend all.

Frank

[Indycars]

What photo services do you guys use to post url's for pics here? I need some guidance.

Frank

I highly recommend that you post your pics by uploading them directly to this
website. If you use a photo hosting site, then down the road you move a file,
delete it, change it's name, or the hosting site starts charging. Just ask anyone
about PhotoBucket, it now like $400 if you want to post to a 3rd party site.
When this happens all we see is a place holder, NO PHOTO. No one likes to look
at an icon that says "Your photo goes here". So that info is lost for ever!

If you upload them here, then as long as this website is running your photo will
ALWAYS be visible long after you have gone.

It's not hard and you can ask all the questions you want, I would be glad to help.
In fact I wrote a step-by-step instructions with graphics.

http://www.nationaltbucketalliance.com/ ... =35&t=2840

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[frank_a]

Apparently I need a URL to get a picture in here. I just tried a number of things, copy, won't paste, move picture into box, won't work. I'm at a loss (nothing new). Any help very much appreciated!

Well apparently, something worked. This is the bottom of my old 'vette air cleaner that has been modified (all the old air pollution stuff removed, holes filled, etc) for the '71 406. Running a 700R4 with this new hot rod.

Thanks,

Frank