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Just to stir the tire pot.... - Scott Forman - 10-10-2007 10:45 The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because the DOT dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). They showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When they came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys said that while they agreed that changing them out based on age was the "right" thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, they would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just don't get as much abuse and wear. Scott Forman 86 PT38 Memphis Just to stir the tire pot.... - Eric Johnson - 10-10-2007 11:07 Hello Scott, I replaced our FC tires at 11-12 years old and they looked fine inside and out. Everyone tells me I was lucky not to have a failure on the road. Don't think I'll wait that long next time, but it is painful to throw away tires that still look like they have life in them! As you probably know, conventional wisdom is maximum use of 7-8 years before replacement. We had a tire and wheel seminar at the Schulenburg rally and the expert said we could extend the usable life by running nitrogen rather than air in the tires, but wouldn't state any numbers. His logic for extending life was tires running cooler and reduced corrosion of the steel belts since oxygen isn't percolating out through the tire structure. Regards, Eric in San Antonio 84FC35SBWL2 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote: > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because the DOT > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). They > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When they > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys said that > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was the "right" > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, they > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just don't > get as much abuse and wear. > > Scott Forman > 86 PT38 > Memphis > Just to stir the tire pot.... - Jon - 10-10-2007 11:13 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote: > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because the DOT > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). They > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When they > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys said that > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was the "right" > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, they > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just don't > get as much abuse and wear. > > Scott Forman > 86 PT38 > Memphis Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot date of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on the outside or on the inside as well. So what did you do with your old ones? I bet the tire guy just sold them to a re-treader and now they will be recycled to run down the road on a big rig. Maybe someday they will have some non destructive testing done on our expensive tires to see whether or not they are need of replacement. But for now most us try to play it safe and replace our rubber with new when the magic date comes up at seven years old. Jon Rebel Bird > Just to stir the tire pot.... - Scott Forman - 10-10-2007 12:03 I left them there. Interestingly enough, they were not the regular highway treads, but rather the deeper square "drive" treads like one might find on a dump truck. Don't know why the previous owner had those on there, he must have got a deal at some point. Frankly, I don't care what they do with them, I just want to forget about the cost of replacing them. Scott --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@> > wrote: > > > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because the > DOT > > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). They > > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When > they > > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys said > that > > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was > the "right" > > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, > they > > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just > don't > > get as much abuse and wear. > > > > Scott Forman > > 86 PT38 > > Memphis > > Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot date > of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on the > outside or on the inside as well. > > So what did you do with your old ones? I bet the tire guy just sold > them to a re-treader and now they will be recycled to run down the > road on a big rig. > > Maybe someday they will have some non destructive testing done on our > expensive tires to see whether or not they are need of replacement. > But for now most us try to play it safe and replace our rubber with > new when the magic date comes up at seven years old. > > Jon > Rebel Bird > > > Just to stir the tire pot.... - Larry Dill - 10-10-2007 13:24 Scott, Why didn't you ask the tire dealer to buy them off you??? When I replaced the tires on my coach, I asked them before I made the purchase, what would you give me for the carcass??? They told me they would give me $50 each, I said sold!!! HTH Sea Ya Larry NYC 84 35FCSB ----- Original Message ---- From: Scott Forman <sforman@...> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:03:50 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Just to stir the tire pot.... I left them there. Interestingly enough, they were not the regular highway treads, but rather the deeper square "drive" treads like one might find on a dump truck. Don't know why the previous owner had those on there, he must have got a deal at some point. Frankly, I don't care what they do with them, I just want to forget about the cost of replacing them. Scott --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Jon" > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@> > wrote: > > > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because the > DOT > > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). They > > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When > they > > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys said > that > > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was > the "right" > > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, > they > > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just > don't > > get as much abuse and wear. > > > > Scott Forman > > 86 PT38 > > Memphis > > Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot date > of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on the > outside or on the inside as well. > > So what did you do with your old ones? I bet the tire guy just sold > them to a re-treader and now they will be recycled to run down the > road on a big rig. > > Maybe someday they will have some non destructive testing done on our > expensive tires to see whether or not they are need of replacement. > But for now most us try to play it safe and replace our rubber with > new when the magic date comes up at seven years old. > > Jon > Rebel Bird > > > <!-- #ygrp-mkp{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} #ygrp-mkp hr{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} #ygrp-mkp #hd{ color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line-height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} #ygrp-mkp #ads{ margin-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-mkp .ad{ padding:0 0;} #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} --> <!-- #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ font-family:Arial;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} --> <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} .bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o{font-size:0;} .MsoNormal{ margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} .replbq{margin:4;} --> ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/3658 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Just to stir the tire pot.... - bubblerboy64 - 10-11-2007 00:12 I find this tire subject interesting and at the same time rather puzzling as well. How is it that some ten year old tires show "no" sign of age and weather deterioration and others are described as "cottage cheese" at about the same age. (And on the inside of the tire while the outside shows no problem) Now I wouldn't expect them all to be identical but its difficult for me to understand what the variables are. It would be helpful to know because obviously then perhaps action could be taken to preserve them as much as possible. Obviously covers and proper inflation etc are important. Then there is the question, can you really visually see what is going on. Could you have a situation were the tires looks good on all visible surfaces inside and out and have issues deeper within the tire? I have to go with the prevailing wisdom on this and trust that I am doing the right thing and not wasting money. It seems to me there is not as much science and more religion on this then I am comfortable with. However, certainly better safe then sorry. I have seen guys driving tires which I swear you could see the air inside. But it is extremely hard to throw out tires which look new isn't it? John Heckman central Pa 1973 FC > > Scott, > Why didn't you ask the tire dealer to buy them off you??? When I replaced the tires on my coach, I asked them before I made the purchase, what would you give me for the carcass??? They told me they would give me $50 each, I said sold!!! > HTH > > Sea Ya > Larry > NYC > 84 35FCSB > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Scott Forman <sforman@...> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:03:50 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Just to stir the tire pot.... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I left them there. Interestingly enough, they were not the regular > > highway treads, but rather the deeper square "drive" treads like one > > might find on a dump truck. Don't know why the previous owner had > > those on there, he must have got a deal at some point. Frankly, I > > don't care what they do with them, I just want to forget about the > > cost of replacing them. > > > > Scott > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Jon" > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because > > the > > > DOT > > > > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). > > They > > > > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When > > > they > > > > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys said > > > that > > > > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was > > > the "right" > > > > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, > > > they > > > > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just > > > don't > > > > get as much abuse and wear. > > > > > > > > Scott Forman > > > > 86 PT38 > > > > Memphis > > > > > > Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot date > > > of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on > > the > > > outside or on the inside as well. > > > > > > So what did you do with your old ones? I bet the tire guy just sold > > > them to a re-treader and now they will be recycled to run down the > > > road on a big rig. > > > > > > Maybe someday they will have some non destructive testing done on > > our > > > expensive tires to see whether or not they are need of replacement. > > > But for now most us try to play it safe and replace our rubber with > > > new when the magic date comes up at seven years old. > > > > > > Jon > > > Rebel Bird > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mkp{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} > #ygrp-mkp hr{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} > #ygrp-mkp #hd{ > color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line- height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} > #ygrp-mkp #ads{ > margin-bottom:10px;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad{ > padding:0 0;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ > color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ > font-family:Arial;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ > margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ > margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family:Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family:Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text- align:right;} > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > .bld{font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text- transform:uppercase;} > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text- align:right;padding-right:.5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-vital a{ > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font- size:100%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration:none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o{font-size:0;} > .MsoNormal{ > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120%;} > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > .replbq{margin:4;} > --> > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! > http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/3658 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Just to stir the tire pot.... - bloomas - 10-11-2007 01:05 ----- Original Message ----- From: bubblerboy64 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:12 AM Sun weather and cleaners that suck the oil right out of the tire.While I am at home I keep my tires covered. Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Just to stir the tire pot.... I find this tire subject interesting and at the same time rather puzzling as well. How is it that some ten year old tires show "no" sign of age and weather deterioration and others are described as "cottage cheese" at about the same age. (And on the inside of the tire while the outside shows no problem) Now I wouldn't expect them all to be identical but its difficult for me to understand what the variables are. It would be helpful to know because obviously then perhaps action could be taken to preserve them as much as possible. Obviously covers and proper inflation etc are important. Then there is the question, can you really visually see what is going on. Could you have a situation were the tires looks good on all visible surfaces inside and out and have issues deeper within the tire? I have to go with the prevailing wisdom on this and trust that I am doing the right thing and not wasting money. It seems to me there is not as much science and more religion on this then I am comfortable with. However, certainly better safe then sorry. I have seen guys driving tires which I swear you could see the air inside. But it is extremely hard to throw out tires which look new isn't it? John Heckman central Pa 1973 FC > > Scott, > Why didn't you ask the tire dealer to buy them off you??? When I replaced the tires on my coach, I asked them before I made the purchase, what would you give me for the carcass??? They told me they would give me $50 each, I said sold!!! > HTH > > Sea Ya > Larry > NYC > 84 35FCSB > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Scott Forman <sforman@...> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:03:50 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Just to stir the tire pot.... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I left them there. Interestingly enough, they were not the regular > > highway treads, but rather the deeper square "drive" treads like one > > might find on a dump truck. Don't know why the previous owner had > > those on there, he must have got a deal at some point. Frankly, I > > don't care what they do with them, I just want to forget about the > > cost of replacing them. > > > > Scott > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Jon" > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because > > the > > > DOT > > > > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). > > They > > > > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When > > > they > > > > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys said > > > that > > > > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was > > > the "right" > > > > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, > > > they > > > > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just > > > don't > > > > get as much abuse and wear. > > > > > > > > Scott Forman > > > > 86 PT38 > > > > Memphis > > > > > > Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot date > > > of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on > > the > > > outside or on the inside as well. > > > > > > So what did you do with your old ones? I bet the tire guy just sold > > > them to a re-treader and now they will be recycled to run down the > > > road on a big rig. > > > > > > Maybe someday they will have some non destructive testing done on > > our > > > expensive tires to see whether or not they are need of replacement. > > > But for now most us try to play it safe and replace our rubber with > > > new when the magic date comes up at seven years old. > > > > > > Jon > > > Rebel Bird > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mkp{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} > #ygrp-mkp hr{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} > #ygrp-mkp #hd{ > color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line- height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} > #ygrp-mkp #ads{ > margin-bottom:10px;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad{ > padding:0 0;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ > color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ > font-family:Arial;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ > margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ > margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family:Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family:Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text- align:right;} > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > .bld{font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text- transform:uppercase;} > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text- align:right;padding-right:.5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-vital a{ > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font- size:100%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration:none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o{font-size:0;} > .MsoNormal{ > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120%;} > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > .replbq{margin:4;} > --> > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ ______________ > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! > http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/3658 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Just to stir the tire pot.... - Gregory OConnor - 10-11-2007 01:36 When you replace good tires, oil and tweak adjustments that are close to spec, you are performing PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM). Changing these things at failure, you are performing MAJOR REPAIR or, in the case of testing a tire's true life, RECOVERY. GregoryO'Connor 94ptRomolandCa --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" wrote: > > I find this tire subject interesting and at the same time rather > puzzling as well. How is it that some ten year old tires show "no" > sign of age and weather deterioration and others are described > as "cottage cheese" at about the same age. (And on the inside of the > tire while the outside shows no problem) Now I wouldn't expect them > all to be identical but its difficult for me to understand what the > variables are. It would be helpful to know because obviously then > perhaps action could be taken to preserve them as much as possible. > Obviously covers and proper inflation etc are important. Then there > is the question, can you really visually see what is going on. Could > you have a situation were the tires looks good on all visible > surfaces inside and out and have issues deeper within the tire? I > have to go with the prevailing wisdom on this and trust that I am > doing the right thing and not wasting money. It seems to me there is > not as much science and more religion on this then I am comfortable > with. However, certainly better safe then sorry. I have seen guys > driving tires which I swear you could see the air inside. But it is > extremely hard to throw out tires which look new isn't it? > John Heckman > central Pa > 1973 FC > > > > > > > > Scott, > > Why didn't you ask the tire dealer to buy them off you??? When I > replaced the tires on my coach, I asked them before I made the > purchase, what would you give me for the carcass??? They told me they > would give me $50 each, I said sold!!! > > HTH > > > > Sea Ya > > Larry > > NYC > > 84 35FCSB > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > > From: Scott Forman <sforman@> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:03:50 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Just to stir the tire pot.... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I left them there. Interestingly enough, they were not > the regular > > > > highway treads, but rather the deeper square "drive" treads like > one > > > > might find on a dump truck. Don't know why the previous owner had > > > > those on there, he must have got a deal at some point. Frankly, I > > > > don't care what they do with them, I just want to forget about the > > > > cost of replacing them. > > > > > > > > Scott > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Jon" > > > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Scott Forman" > <sforman@> > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because > > > > the > > > > > DOT > > > > > > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). > > > > They > > > > > > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When > > > > > they > > > > > > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys > said > > > > > that > > > > > > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was > > > > > the "right" > > > > > > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, > > > > > they > > > > > > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just > > > > > don't > > > > > > get as much abuse and wear. > > > > > > > > > > > > Scott Forman > > > > > > 86 PT38 > > > > > > Memphis > > > > > > > > > > Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot > date > > > > > of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on > > > > the > > > > > outside or on the inside as well. > > > > > > > > > > So what did you do with your old ones? I bet the tire guy just > sold > > > > > them to a re-treader and now they will be recycled to run down > the > > > > > road on a big rig. > > > > > > > > > > Maybe someday they will have some non destructive testing done on > > > > our > > > > > expensive tires to see whether or not they are need of > replacement. > > > > > But for now most us try to play it safe and replace our rubber > with > > > > > new when the magic date comes up at seven years old. > > > > > > > > > > Jon > > > > > Rebel Bird > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!-- > > > > #ygrp-mkp{ > > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px > 0px;padding:0px 14px;} > > #ygrp-mkp hr{ > > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} > > #ygrp-mkp #hd{ > > color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line- > height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} > > #ygrp-mkp #ads{ > > margin-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-mkp .ad{ > > padding:0 0;} > > #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ > > color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} > > --> > > > > > > > > <!-- > > > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ > > font-family:Arial;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ > > margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ > > margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} > > --> > > > > > > > > <!-- > > > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, > clean, sans-serif;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > > #ygrp-text{ > > font-family:Georgia; > > } > > #ygrp-text p{ > > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > > font-family:Arial; > > clear:both;} > > #ygrp-vitnav{ > > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > > padding:0 1px;} > > #ygrp-actbar{ > > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text- > align:right;} > > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > > .bld{font-weight:bold;} > > #ygrp-grft{ > > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > > #ygrp-ft{ > > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > > padding:5px 0; > > } > > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > > padding-bottom:10px;} > > > > #ygrp-vital{ > > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font- weight:bold;color:#333;text- > transform:uppercase;} > > #ygrp-vital ul{ > > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > > } > > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text- > align:right;padding-right:.5em;} > > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > > font-weight:bold;} > > #ygrp-vital a{ > > text-decoration:none;} > > > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > > text-decoration:underline;} > > > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ > > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > > padding:8px 0;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font- > size:100%;line-height:122%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > > margin:0;} > > o{font-size:0;} > > .MsoNormal{ > > margin:0 0 0 0;} > > #ygrp-text tt{ > > font-size:120%;} > > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > > .replbq{margin:4;} > > --> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get > listings, and more! > > http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/3658 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > Just to stir the tire pot.... - Eric Johnson - 10-11-2007 01:38 Hello John, Let me first say, I'm no tire expert, but I can share what we learned from an expert at the recent Lone Star Birds Schulenburg rally seminar: 1. Exposure to sun (UV) ages tires and may show up as cracks on the tire exterior. 2. Low inflation pressures age a tire from excessive sidewall flexing and heat buildup. This may show up as cracks on the tire interior and/or exterior. Blue Bird recommended tire pressures tend to be low to give a good ride. Generally speaking, tires inflated to 90-110 psig will have better life than tires run at 60-80 psig. 3. An invisible form of tire aging occurs when the steel belts within the tire corrode and loose strength. Exposure to oxygen and moisture are the primary causes of belt aging. Improper tire repairs can promote moisture infiltration and corrosion. When the belts loose enough strength, catastrophic failure (blowout or disintegration) can occur. 4. Using pure nitrogen in tires reduces the oxygen exposure and corrosion of the belts. Tires also run cooler and this helps slow the effects in item 2 above. The benefit is extended tire life. Nitrogen has been used for years in aircraft and mining industry tires and is now being used more in commercial and private vehicle tires. 5. There is currently no economically viable method to check the condition of the internal tire structure for corrosion or delamination. The useful life guideline remains at 7-8 years. We can push it another 4 or 5 years, but we are taking a chance when we do. Regards, Eric in San Antonio 84FC35SBWL2 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" > > I find this tire subject interesting and at the same time rather > puzzling as well. How is it that some ten year old tires show "no" > sign of age and weather deterioration and others are described > as "cottage cheese" at about the same age. (And on the inside of the > tire while the outside shows no problem) Now I wouldn't expect them > all to be identical but its difficult for me to understand what the > variables are. It would be helpful to know because obviously then > perhaps action could be taken to preserve them as much as possible. > Obviously covers and proper inflation etc are important. Then there > is the question, can you really visually see what is going on. Could > you have a situation were the tires looks good on all visible > surfaces inside and out and have issues deeper within the tire? I > have to go with the prevailing wisdom on this and trust that I am > doing the right thing and not wasting money. It seems to me there is > not as much science and more religion on this then I am comfortable > with. However, certainly better safe then sorry. I have seen guys > driving tires which I swear you could see the air inside. But it is > extremely hard to throw out tires which look new isn't it? > John Heckman > central Pa > 1973 FC > > > > > > > > Scott, > > Why didn't you ask the tire dealer to buy them off you??? When I > replaced the tires on my coach, I asked them before I made the > purchase, what would you give me for the carcass??? They told me they > would give me $50 each, I said sold!!! > > HTH > > > > Sea Ya > > Larry > > NYC > > 84 35FCSB > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > > From: Scott Forman <sforman@> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:03:50 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Just to stir the tire pot.... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I left them there. Interestingly enough, they were not > the regular > > > > highway treads, but rather the deeper square "drive" treads like > one > > > > might find on a dump truck. Don't know why the previous owner had > > > > those on there, he must have got a deal at some point. Frankly, I > > > > don't care what they do with them, I just want to forget about the > > > > cost of replacing them. > > > > > > > > Scott > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Jon" > > > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Scott Forman" > <sforman@> > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because > > > > the > > > > > DOT > > > > > > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). > > > > They > > > > > > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When > > > > > they > > > > > > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys > said > > > > > that > > > > > > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was > > > > > the "right" > > > > > > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, > > > > > they > > > > > > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just > > > > > don't > > > > > > get as much abuse and wear. > > > > > > > > > > > > Scott Forman > > > > > > 86 PT38 > > > > > > Memphis > > > > > > > > > > Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot > date > > > > > of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on > > > > the > > > > > outside or on the inside as well. > > > > > > > > > > So what did you do with your old ones? I bet the tire guy just > sold > > > > > them to a re-treader and now they will be recycled to run down > the > > > > > road on a big rig. > > > > > > > > > > Maybe someday they will have some non destructive testing done on > > > > our > > > > > expensive tires to see whether or not they are need of > replacement. > > > > > But for now most us try to play it safe and replace our rubber > with > > > > > new when the magic date comes up at seven years old. > > > > > > > > > > Jon > > > > > Rebel Bird > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!-- > > > > #ygrp-mkp{ > > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px > 0px;padding:0px 14px;} > > #ygrp-mkp hr{ > > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} > > #ygrp-mkp #hd{ > > color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line- > height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} > > #ygrp-mkp #ads{ > > margin-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-mkp .ad{ > > padding:0 0;} > > #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ > > color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} > > --> > > > > > > > > <!-- > > > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ > > font-family:Arial;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ > > margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ > > margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} > > --> > > > > > > > > <!-- > > > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, > clean, sans-serif;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > > #ygrp-text{ > > font-family:Georgia; > > } > > #ygrp-text p{ > > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > > font-family:Arial; > > clear:both;} > > #ygrp-vitnav{ > > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > > padding:0 1px;} > > #ygrp-actbar{ > > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text- > align:right;} > > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > > .bld{font-weight:bold;} > > #ygrp-grft{ > > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > > #ygrp-ft{ > > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > > padding:5px 0; > > } > > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > > padding-bottom:10px;} > > > > #ygrp-vital{ > > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text- > transform:uppercase;} > > #ygrp-vital ul{ > > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > > } > > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text- > align:right;padding-right:.5em;} > > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > > font-weight:bold;} > > #ygrp-vital a{ > > text-decoration:none;} > > > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > > text-decoration:underline;} > > > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ > > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > > padding:8px 0;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font- > size:100%;line-height:122%;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > > margin:0;} > > o{font-size:0;} > > .MsoNormal{ > > margin:0 0 0 0;} > > #ygrp-text tt{ > > font-size:120%;} > > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > > .replbq{margin:4;} > > --> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > > Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get > listings, and more! > > http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/3658 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > Just to stir the tire pot.... - bubblerboy64 - 10-11-2007 02:03 Thanks Eric, All this vehicle stuff is open to debate. I was just thinking it's like changing oil on cars. I tend to go with a conservative approach in this as well. Better too often rather then not often enough, so why would I do differently with tires? Consider that a neglected oil change wouldn't result in a injury or God forbid a death where a bad tire could? Thanks again for the help. I needed to vent a little. John > > Hello John, > > Let me first say, I'm no tire expert, but I can share what we learned from an expert at the > recent Lone Star Birds Schulenburg rally seminar: > > 1. Exposure to sun (UV) ages tires and may show up as cracks on the tire exterior. > > 2. Low inflation pressures age a tire from excessive sidewall flexing and heat buildup. > This may show up as cracks on the tire interior and/or exterior. Blue Bird recommended > tire pressures tend to be low to give a good ride. Generally speaking, tires inflated to > 90-110 psig will have better life than tires run at 60-80 psig. > > 3. An invisible form of tire aging occurs when the steel belts within the tire corrode and > loose strength. Exposure to oxygen and moisture are the primary causes of belt aging. > Improper tire repairs can promote moisture infiltration and corrosion. When the belts > loose enough strength, catastrophic failure (blowout or disintegration) can occur. > > 4. Using pure nitrogen in tires reduces the oxygen exposure and corrosion of the belts. > Tires also run cooler and this helps slow the effects in item 2 above. The benefit is > extended tire life. Nitrogen has been used for years in aircraft and mining industry tires > and is now being used more in commercial and private vehicle tires. > > 5. There is currently no economically viable method to check the condition of the internal > tire structure for corrosion or delamination. The useful life guideline remains at 7-8 > years. We can push it another 4 or 5 years, but we are taking a chance when we do. > > Regards, Eric in San Antonio > 84FC35SBWL2 > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" wrote: > > > > I find this tire subject interesting and at the same time rather > > puzzling as well. How is it that some ten year old tires show "no" > > sign of age and weather deterioration and others are described > > as "cottage cheese" at about the same age. (And on the inside of the > > tire while the outside shows no problem) Now I wouldn't expect them > > all to be identical but its difficult for me to understand what the > > variables are. It would be helpful to know because obviously then > > perhaps action could be taken to preserve them as much as possible. > > Obviously covers and proper inflation etc are important. Then there > > is the question, can you really visually see what is going on. Could > > you have a situation were the tires looks good on all visible > > surfaces inside and out and have issues deeper within the tire? I > > have to go with the prevailing wisdom on this and trust that I am > > doing the right thing and not wasting money. It seems to me there is > > not as much science and more religion on this then I am comfortable > > with. However, certainly better safe then sorry. I have seen guys > > driving tires which I swear you could see the air inside. But it is > > extremely hard to throw out tires which look new isn't it? > > John Heckman > > central Pa > > 1973 FC > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Scott, > > > Why didn't you ask the tire dealer to buy them off you??? When I > > replaced the tires on my coach, I asked them before I made the > > purchase, what would you give me for the carcass??? They told me they > > would give me $50 each, I said sold!!! > > > HTH > > > > > > Sea Ya > > > Larry > > > NYC > > > 84 35FCSB > > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > > > From: Scott Forman <sforman@> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:03:50 PM > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Just to stir the tire pot.... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I left them there. Interestingly enough, they were not > > the regular > > > > > > highway treads, but rather the deeper square "drive" treads like > > one > > > > > > might find on a dump truck. Don't know why the previous owner had > > > > > > those on there, he must have got a deal at some point. Frankly, I > > > > > > don't care what they do with them, I just want to forget about the > > > > > > cost of replacing them. > > > > > > > > > > > > Scott > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Jon" wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Scott Forman" > > <sforman@> > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The tires on my tag axle were replaced today. I did so because > > > > > > the > > > > > > > DOT > > > > > > > > dates on them were 1994 (not 2004, 1994, as in 13 yers old). > > > > > > They > > > > > > > > showed no signs of age, cracking, anything, just old age. When > > > > > > > they > > > > > > > > came off, the insides looked absolutely fine. The tire guys > > said > > > > > > > that > > > > > > > > while they agreed that changing them out based on age was > > > > > > > the "right" > > > > > > > > thing to do, if they viewed the tires without knowing the date, > > > > > > > they > > > > > > > > would approve them for use without pause. Maybe the tags just > > > > > > > don't > > > > > > > > get as much abuse and wear. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Scott Forman > > > > > > > > 86 PT38 > > > > > > > > Memphis > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Scott when I replaced my tires they were perfect but had a dot > > date > > > > > > > of 1989. When I had them removed they showed no sign of wear on > > > > > > the > > > > > > > outside or on the inside as well. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > So what did you do with your old ones? 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