[DeTomaso] Old/New Tires

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/10/09 19 39 5, dferrato at aol.com writes:


> So Guys, am I understanding that my never-having-touched-the-pavement-
> spanking-new BFG 10s and 8s, which have been mounted on beautifully 
> annealed and painted Campys for a number of years, are likely to fail? 
> I thought that heat cycling was the factor that determined how much 
> tire life remains. These have been in climate controlled atmosphere, 
> if that makes any difference. No signs of cracking or checking. Of 
> course on second thought at the rate my restoration is going they 
> might turn to dust before the car runs anyway. Dave # 5972
> 

Tire manufacturers claim that if the tires have been stored out of direct 
sunlight, and away from exposure to ozone, that their life is very long indeed.   
Tires which have been subjected to exposure to the elements, allowed to sit 
for long periods of time underinflated, or are driven while underinflated are a 
different matter.

You should be just fine.

Mike


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