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| championgt1 |
 Jun 22 2010, 07:44 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore!  Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I have a set of Yokahamas that have less than a 100 miles on them. They look new and have been in my garage. Thing is I bought them about 5 or 6 years ago. I want to have them mounted and use them, but am I asking for trouble doing this?
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| championgt1 |
Jun 22 2010, 10:22 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Sean, I am with you. I am concerned about the age. I guess four hundred bucks on new tires is alot cheaper than taking a chance and having a tire go south and tear up the car.
Tom, are you trying to say I should not use the original 36 year old spare in the front trunk! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Tom_T |
Jun 23 2010, 02:23 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(championgt1 @ Jun 22 2010, 09:22 PM)  Sean, I am with you. I am concerned about the age. I guess four hundred bucks on new tires is alot cheaper than taking a chance and having a tire go south and tear up the car. Tom, are you trying to say I should not use the original 36 year old spare in the front trunk! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ummmm......yeah Jack - that's only for CW show now buddy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Those Yoko's MAY be okay for a year or 2 if cash is tight - depending on their true age, but a new set at $500 or more all in & mounted - with a new spare too - is a safer bet. Hey, you can still get new old school Michelin XWX 185/70VR15's like the M-471 package came with at Lucas Tires special order - but they'll set you back $407 EACH last I looked - plus mount & balance, tax, shipping if not near Lucas in SoCal or Ohio, etc.!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) If anyone is interested in those as a total CW - PM me for their contact info, cuz I'm not tracking this thread, just checked back this once. |
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championgt1 Tire age. Jun 22 2010, 07:44 PM
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I have a set of Yokahamas that have less than a 1... Jun 22 2010, 07:52 PM Cupomeat :agree: 6 yrs.
But, if the tires have been in a d... Jun 22 2010, 08:26 PM montoya 73 2.0 :agree:
I was told 7 years but 6 is a good round... Jun 22 2010, 08:35 PM sean_v8_914 every nut bolt and screw on your car is designed t... Jun 22 2010, 09:17 PM Tom_T
I have a set of Yokahamas that have less than a 1... Jun 22 2010, 09:57 PM
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