Re: IML: Tire Expiration Dates

[joestill1@xxxxxxxxxxx (Joe)]

...and do all these semi-used tires end up on someone's retread rack?  Do ya keep them around as spares?  Is this true of bias ply as well as radial?

 

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Joe
Allen, Texas
'61 4D Crown Southampton
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1961/JoeStill/index.htm

 

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> Tire life of about 5-6 years is about right. If you see a Tire that has a
> blue / gray colour that is new or un used leave it where it is. This is a
> result of the rubber mix etc. I use to work for Michelin.
> Regards
> Dave.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Miller"
> To: "IML"
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 8:59 PM
> Subject: IML: Tire Expiration Dates
>
>
> > There is an article in the Wall Street Journal today stating that Ford
> > Motor Company is saying that tires have a life expectancy of 6 years and
> > should be replaced after that time interval. DaimlerChrysler AG
> > apparently has been saying this with their Mercedes models for some time
> > and just started recommending it with their 2005 Chrysler models. Other
> > manufacturers aren't as sure and as always, there are two sides to the
> > issue.
> >
> > Those of us with Imperials that don't get driven very often may need to
> > at least consider this point of view. The tires on my 67 Convertible
> > look practically new and probably have less than 5,000 miles on them,
> > but when I checked the sales slip I realized that I bought them in
> > 1988! That means that these guys are about 17 years old. Other old car
> > collectors tell me they are changing their tires every ten years or so,
> > worn out or not. I'm beginning to think that there is something to this.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > Ken Miller
> > 61 and 67 Converts (that get driven a few hundred miles a year)
> >
> >
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