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SoCalCoupe · 03-16-2023, 11:51 PM

It's hard to search for old threads on tire age so I'll start a new one.

Was looking at the date codes of the tires on my '41 purchased just 18 months ago. They're over 20 years old. They've obviously been indoors over 99% of the time and have almost zero wear. Nevertheless, rubber breaks down over time.

I've heard that even perfectly good looking tires over 10 years old can be unsafe. A couple of years ago I sent some 10 year old Michelin's to the dump just because I didn't want to stick someone with something that was potentially lethal. Sure, they might look good but, well, I don't know......don't want to put someone's life at risk for any price.

Anyway, I think I'm going to send my 20+ year-old tires to the dump and buy some cheater radials that look like original pie-crust tires. I need every safety advantage I can muster driving an 82 year old car on Interstate 5.

Welcome your thoughts.

03-16-2023, 11:51 PM	#1
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 556	Safety of old tires It's hard to search for old threads on tire age so I'll start a new one. Was looking at the date codes of the tires on my '41 purchased just 18 months ago. They're over 20 years old. They've obviously been indoors over 99% of the time and have almost zero wear. Nevertheless, rubber breaks down over time. I've heard that even perfectly good looking tires over 10 years old can be unsafe. A couple of years ago I sent some 10 year old Michelin's to the dump just because I didn't want to stick someone with something that was potentially lethal. Sure, they might look good but, well, I don't know......don't want to put someone's life at risk for any price. Anyway, I think I'm going to send my 20+ year-old tires to the dump and buy some cheater radials that look like original pie-crust tires. I need every safety advantage I can muster driving an 82 year old car on Interstate 5. Welcome your thoughts.