Would you run new 1980s tyres

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Alaska Mike

I like those comments, "I only go slow", I only drive local roads", "never had a problem". I always ask myself, "How fast do I want to be going when I go in the ditch?" The price of tires, is way less than that trip to the hospital, or trying to repair my car, just cause I was cheap."

An interesting perspective. A trip to hospital after any road accident costs nothing here. I'm resisting the urge to get political!

[eagle]

A trip to hospital after any road accident costs nothing here
Says a socialist until they run out of other people's money.
If it was me, I would take a very critical look at the tires and use some common sense. As many have said here, if they are pliable and not cracked, run them but keep an eye on them. Maybe better than some modern tires. I have Chinese made tires on my modern car, I keep an eye on them. I also think about the Chinese quality control when I'm running down the road at 80MPH! =I

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by eagle

A trip to hospital after any road accident costs nothing here
Says a socialist until they run out of other people's money.
=I

At least I resisted the urge to get political. I'll explain.
In the long run, it is not other people's money - it's mine paid in instalments each year when I renew my registration - there is a premium built in to cover the costs. It is just a form of insurance - not socialism and quite sustainable. It has been this way for as long as I can remember (I'm 70).
America's national debt - $US55,000 for every man, woman and child. Australia's - $A14,320 ($US 10,000) Who's gunna runout of other people's money first?

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Originally Posted by Alaska Mike

I like those comments, "I only go slow", I only drive local roads", "never had a problem". I always ask myself, "How fast do I want to be going when I go in the ditch?" The price of tires, is way less than that trip to the hospital, or trying to repair my car, just cause I was cheap."

Do not forget you may get hurt to the point of not being able to Drive the A again, may hurt a passenger or another driver. And get sued for knowingly driving those 30-40 year old tires. Do you feel lucky?

[katy]

Says a socialist until they run out of other people's money.
If it was me, I would take a very critical look at the tires and use some common sense. As many have said here, if they are pliable and not cracked, run them but keep an eye on them. Maybe better than some modern tires. I have Chinese made tires on my modern car, I keep an eye on them. I also think about the Chinese quality control when I'm running down the road at 80MPH!

Ditto

[Synchro909]

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A friend was outback a couple of years ago and a Chinese tyre was his only option when he staked a tyre. It wore out so fast that he was lucky to get home. We both swore to never use them again.

[CarlG]

I had a pair of Universal tires that were still in the paper spiral wrap when I bought them. Have no idea how old they were, but when unwrapped looked and felt good. They are now on a trailer that a friend was building to pull behind his Model A.