How Old is Too Old for Tires? NPC, For a New Tire Sitting in the Garage |
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How Old is Too Old for Tires? NPC, For a New Tire Sitting in the Garage |
andys |
Feb 14 2018, 12:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
About 1 1/2 years ago, slight collision repair on my daughters car, they mounted a non-matching tire. I pointed out their mistake, and they willingly mounted a matching tire. So when I bring the car home and open the trunk, there is the unmounted mismatched tire. I store it in the garage, unwrapped.
So now, my wife's 2010 Camry is in need of tires, coincidentally the same size as the NOS tire in the garage. Since that specific tire is still available, do I consider buying three new, and use the other to make up the set? What's the conventional wisdom? Worth the risk? Thanks, Andys |
gandalf_025 |
Feb 15 2018, 01:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,456 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
So, I guess you guys think I should replace the factory
tires on my 1990 ZR1 Corvette with 23000 miles then, huh..?? Yeah, I guess it is about time... |
Kansas 914 |
Feb 15 2018, 01:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
So, I guess you guys think I should replace the factory tires on my 1990 ZR1 Corvette with 23000 miles then, huh..?? Yeah, I guess it is about time... There are cars out there with original tires for use in the Preservation Class. So - no you don't have to change them - but don't drive the car with them on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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