Tire age vs wear

[Pete Masterson]

I'd ask the tire dealer to put it in writing and agree cover any
damages cost by a blown tire based on his opinion. (Was it the owner
of the tire store or hired help that didn't want to handle a heavy
tire that day?)

The only way to be sure a tire is 'safe' is to inspect it thoroughly
-- inside and out. If the tire isn't unmounted for an inspection, you
have only looked at half the possible area of deterioration.

Most tire companies suggest that 7 years is the maximum safe life
span for a tire. There is one tire made for RVs (by Michelin, I
think) that claims to have a 10 year life span.

Personally, considering the odds, I wouldn't want to gamble on 10
year old tires -- but that's just me.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
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On Sep 30, 2007, at 5:29 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

> Leroy, When you say "inside" you are referring to the part of the
> tire in which the tube would be in contact (if you in fact had tubed
> tires)? If you stripped the tires off the wheels and the insides
> looked good would you use them or is that a stupid question? The
> reason I ask is that I was ready to replace my ten year old tires and
> the tire dealership told me I didn't need to replace them because
> they showed absolutely no signs of weather deterioration.(He didn't
> look inside obviously). Now I am questioning his judgment. Hard to
> spring for tires when the TIRE DEALER says they are not needed. Old
> rubber is old rubber is old rubber is what I am reading to be the
> prevailing wisdom? I don't want to wast money but I feel this is
> pretty important. I guess what I am asking is if anyone supports the
> opinion of this particular tire dealer speak up. I assumed the
> fellow to be just exceptionally honest. Maybe he is just wrong?
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>
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