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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois
I replaced a set of BF Goodrich TA radials on the Mach 1 last year that were 25 years old, and had maybe 4,000 miles on them. The car lives in a climate controlled garage.They looked like new, no crazing or checking at all.
My friend that works in a body shop/front end garage changed them out. He said 'Are you sure you want to change these? I think they're fine.' He is an expert on this subject. I said it was cheaper than a blow out at 70 MPH on the Interstate and he finally said 'yes' maybe you have a point. I couldn't trust the belts.
Those tires were made in Ohio, the new ones are from Mexico.
In summary, I guess it's best to be safe. But on a Model A at 40 MPH vs. a Mach 1 Mustang at Interstate speed, I'd probably go more on how the tire looks. The Garfields on the Roadster are at least from the mid-late 70's when the car was restored and they look fine. Nylon tires. I bet they are hard as a rock I do need to change them out one of these day  |
Must be a Mach 1 thing
mine are also at least that old but still "look good"