[Fourlanders] Question For The Braintrust

[Sherman Banks]

Yes, this is true, but 5 years is a bit soon to replace them. But I would definitely not let them go more than 10 years before replacing them. The tire could start to separate internally so that you can't see it. Dry rot is only one thing that could happen and the rot could be occurring internally where you can't see it.

I recently replaced the tires on my '68 Charger since the date code showed they were over 10 years old even though the tread was still good.


>  On Oct 5, 2015, at 1:02 AM, Jim Worsham <w4kxy at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> I was at Sears today getting my oil changed (they are open on Sunday) and the service guy approached me about something rather odd.  He said that my tires were five years old and they should be replaced.  I did get the tires about five years ago but they still have good tread and there is no sign of dry rot or anything to make me think that they should be replaced.  When I pointed this out to the guy he said that tires have an expiration date and they are not safe after that date.  I blew him off and told him thanks but no thanks.  I have to ask you guys have any of you heard of this?  Sounds like a scam to sell tires but I want to be 100% sure.  Thanks.
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> 73
> Jim, W4KXY
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