Tire Age Question For My Neighbor

Tires should be changed early if one is loosing sleep over it. :)

I agree usage history is important. I had rather a 9 year old tire that had seen 100 miles every month than a 4 year old tire that had not been moved since mounted. Setting fully loaded or over loaded for four years without moving is BAD in my book.

six years or 50000 miles is my rule of thumb. I just never want to have a flat/blowout on the highway. I was even more conservative with the tires on my daughters car, and the wife's car had a tire change every two years. I also carry a spare for the motor home on long trips.

pops

It sounds like your neighbor has a pretty good history of these tires. Enough of a history to believe they were garaged, etc…

Have him find out how long they sat between exercise and what was the longest period of inactivity.

Then weigh that against the type of travel he intends to do.

If they sat for months at a time each year, I wouldn't waste money on a proper inspection. I'd just replace for safety sake.

At the very least, if all tires check out OK, I'd replace the front. That way he could spread the cost over at least a year, maybe more depending upon how next year's inspection would turn out.

Also, By the time you inspect this year and then next year, you've bought a tire and maybe part of a second.

I change @ 6 yrs regardless. I have seen what damage a blow can cause. $$$$$$

olfarmer wrote:
...a rear blow out won't wreck you.

...but it MIGHT wreck your wallet. There's lots od "stuff" surrounding the rear wheel wells that can be torn up when a tire falls apart. things like body work, tanks, wiring, plumbing lines, etc. you can easily end up with $10K or more of damage when a rear tire blows...

Old tires that look new remind me of an egg.
An old rotten egg still looks great right up until you try to eat it.
Dave M

lunch surfer wrote:
I have posted this before!

I am sure some tires are too old. I am sure some are overloaded. I am sure some are underinflated.

Not sure any of this matters........
Had a blow out last month.
Michelin XZA3 275 80 22.5 LRH dot 4208
120 psi in it
128*F temp per TST TPMS
Fist size rupture on inside side wall passenger front, not warning what so ever.
No damage other than that
5500lbs on tire
22,000 miles on tire
Not going to change anything
Bought 2 new ZXA3 mounted and balance $1200
back on road
Going to see if Michelin will help with cost
Turning it over to God cause that what it seems like to me.

Be safe out there, can't be too careful!

ctc




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Isn't this more proof? Am I missing something? Tommy

6 tires awaiting proper time to blow out.

I have posted this before!

I am sure some tires are too old. I am sure some are overloaded. I am sure some are underinflated.

Not sure any of this matters........
Had a blow out last month.
Michelin XZA3 275 80 22.5 LRH dot 4208
120 psi in it
128*F temp per TST TPMS
Fist size rupture on inside side wall passenger front, not warning what so ever.
No damage other than that
5500lbs on tire
22,000 miles on tire
Not going to change anything
Bought 2 new ZXA3 mounted and balance $1200
back on road
Going to see if Michelin will help with cost
Turning it over to God cause that what it seems like to me.

Be safe out there, can't be too careful!

ctc


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we run pressure pro and have had valid alarms n0 problems including frog

Mr.Mark wrote:
Wally, that's all fine and dandy if you can find a TPMS that works. I bought one from TST 4 or 5 yrs. ago and I never had more trouble with losing air as when I had that system. TST replaced a couple of sensors under warranty but the whole system was quirky. I ended up giving it away. It was a pure waste of $599. I had the sensors for the toad too (antenna never worked).

I'm sure now those systems are a lot better but I just check my tires before every departure and that has worked fine. Is it perfect, no, I'm aware I could pick up a nail the minute I drive away. Those TST sensors drove me nuts.


MM.