Tires
The tires on my C are approaching 5 years old. A buddy of mine suggested new tires at 5 years regardless of how many miles are on them. I have 26,000 on them now. They are OEM Generals and seem to ...
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Most of the manufacturer recommendations I've seen have been for annual (professional) inspections starting at 7 years old and replacement regardless at 10 years old. Such an inspection would require the tire be dismounted to check the inside as well as the outside, and I suspect the cost of doing that would make it tempting to just replace them at that point.
Needless to say, if there are deep sidewall cracks or other non-repairable damage (bubbles, tread separation, broken belts, that kind of thing), the tire should be replaced regardless of age...and likewise if the tread is worn to the wear bars.
Needless to say, if there are deep sidewall cracks or other non-repairable damage (bubbles, tread separation, broken belts, that kind of thing), the tire should be replaced regardless of age...and likewise if the tread is worn to the wear bars.
