[DeTomaso] Old/New Tires

[Charles McCall]

I'd respectfully disagree. 

"You Should Be Fine" says Mike. We've been talking about Clint Eastwood
lately, so "Are you feeling lucky?" 

Maybe I'm gun-shy based on my experience, or maybe I'm just not lucky, but I
repeat my story from yesterday about having tires that were stored away from
sunlight, were not underinflated, and were brand new but 11 years old blow
out on me despite having a perfect appearance. They lasted less than 50
miles before splitting wide open. 

Your car, so you decide. Do you feel lucky?

-----Mensaje original-----
De: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] En
nombre de MikeLDrew at aol.com
Enviado el: domingo, 11 de enero de 2009 5:04
Para: DFERRATO at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Asunto: Re: [DeTomaso] Old/New Tires


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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