[Navy Horn 16]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

LOL! Yet there are thousands of original, low mileage, collector cars out there running on their original tires with no issues what so ever. I alone have and have had several. It all depends on how it was stored. PERIOD!

That's nonsense. Rubber breaks down over time just like any organic compound. Sure, indoor/climate controlled storage can extend life, but the compounds will still age and deteriorate. Moreover, any elastic material under strain (from weight or pressure) will suffer from stress relaxation. Aircraft museums routinely have to change the tires because inflation pressures and weights they are supporting are so high (and static).

Even tires that aren't under a load (internal pressure or weight of a vehicle) deteriorate, which is why many states have passed laws restricting the age of tires that can be legally sold in those states.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Navy Horn 16

many states have passed laws restricting the age of tires that can be legally sold in those states.

Oh please, post up those states and their laws. I am always looking to learn something new.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Navy Horn 16

many states have passed laws restricting the age of tires that can be legally sold in those states.

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

Oh please, post up those states and their laws. I am always looking to learn something new.

Yeah, I figured I'd hear crickets on this one. ^ ^ ^

Here's the deal, most vehicles here and most collector cars in general rarely go over 40mph with some occasionally maxing out at 60mph on a short stretch of the interstate. As long as a tire has no visible sign of deterioration, age is not going to matter.

Now, if you race or are a cone killer I can see someone "needing" to replace their tires. However, if you just like wasting money because you can, then by all means knock yourself out and buy as many tires as ones little heart desires.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Navy Horn 16

many states have passed laws restricting the age of tires that can be legally sold in those states.

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

Oh please, post up those states and their laws. I am always looking to learn something new.

Still waiting.....

[OG68]

California has a tire inflation and inspection law on the books. While it does not specify an age limit most tire shops will not service a tire over 7 years of age. The liability factor plays a major part in that decision. No shop wants to be responsible for any future failure.