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| Cal |
 Apr 12 2016, 08:36 AM
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I know this topic has been beaten to death but....
My low mileage '74 2.0L has tires that are over 10 years old with under 2K miles. Should I replace these because they are older and possibly unsafe? The current tires are 165R15....if I replace them I'm thinking of going with the Vredestein Sprint Classic in 165/HR15. Thoughts.... Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| turk22 |
Apr 12 2016, 05:44 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I didn't replace mine....
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| 0396 |
Apr 12 2016, 07:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(turk22 @ Apr 12 2016, 04:44 PM)  I didn't replace mine.... Until it was too late: Please don't post pictures like this. People might actually believe some of the excellent advice given... |
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| 914bub |
Apr 12 2016, 08:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(396 @ Apr 12 2016, 06:14 PM) QUOTE(turk22 @ Apr 12 2016, 04:44 PM) I didn't replace mine.... Until it was too late: Please don't post pictures like this. People might actually believe some of the excellent advice given... If your talking about me, I in NO WAY endorse old tires. I'm using mine in a VERY limited capacity. Being a 20 year automotive master technician this goes against all I was taught at De Anza Auto Tech. I use mine for less than a mile commute and I'm pretty sure given my racing experience I won't be spinning out of control with a tire blow out. at 25 MPH. |
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Posts in this topic
Cal Tires unsafe.... Apr 12 2016, 08:36 AM
Steve Pratel IRRC 5-6 years is the recommended lifespan of tire... Apr 12 2016, 08:39 AM Jett I would replace them based on the DOT number an 10... Apr 12 2016, 08:43 AM
ConeDodger
I would replace them based on the DOT number an 1... Apr 12 2016, 06:48 PM billh1963 Yes...replace them. Tires are cheap in the scheme ... Apr 12 2016, 08:57 AM worn double post: see below Apr 12 2016, 01:00 PM worn
Yes...replace them. Tires are cheap in the scheme... Apr 12 2016, 01:01 PM Steve Pratel
Yes...replace them. Tires are cheap in the schem... Apr 12 2016, 08:18 PM rgolia Cal - I recommend the Vredestein Sprint Classic in... Apr 12 2016, 10:36 AM Racer Chris If there's no sign of the rubber cracking on t... Apr 12 2016, 10:58 AM DCJosh Tires are the only piece of safety equipment which... Apr 12 2016, 11:48 AM Tom_T
I know this topic has been beaten to death but...... Apr 12 2016, 12:39 PM Cal
I know this topic has been beaten to death but..... Apr 12 2016, 05:12 PM worn
I know this topic has been beaten to death but...... Apr 12 2016, 12:59 PM dcecc1968 I would replace them. Don't mess with any tir... Apr 12 2016, 01:35 PM 396
I would replace them. Don't mess with any ti... Apr 12 2016, 02:00 PM 914bub I'd replace them. That having been said the ti... Apr 12 2016, 05:36 PM 396
[quote name='396' post='2329835' date='Apr 12 201... Apr 12 2016, 08:26 PM ConeDodger As someone has already mentioned, you could keep t... Apr 12 2016, 06:51 PM |
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