how long do u keep your (car) tires?
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Yes the recommendation you gave is right. I'm not sure I would replace mine if I saw no signs of cracking.
That said, had a 10 years old Camry with a never used spare. Used it on the vehicle and heard a noise when I was on the Thruway. Stopped the car and the mentioned tire had a hole in the sidewall. Not sure if I hit something that cause it or it was the age of the tire?
That said, had a 10 years old Camry with a never used spare. Used it on the vehicle and heard a noise when I was on the Thruway. Stopped the car and the mentioned tire had a hole in the sidewall. Not sure if I hit something that cause it or it was the age of the tire?
While tire life will ultimately depend on the tires’ service conditions and the environment in which they operate, there are some general guidelines. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend that tires be replaced every six years regardless of use. In addition, a number of tire manufacturers cite 10 years as the maximum service life for tires. Check the owner’s manual for specific recommendations for your vehicle. Remember, it is always wise to be on the side of caution if you suspect your vehicle has tires that are over six years of age.
Originally Posted By: ronbo
Yes the recommendation you gave is right. I'm not sure I would replace mine if I saw no signs of cracking.
That said, had a 10 years old Camry with a never used spare. Used it on the vehicle and heard a noise when I was on the Thruway. Stopped the car and the mentioned tire had a hole in the sidewall. Not sure if I hit something that cause it or it was the age of the tire?
i recently replaced a perfectly good spare tire on my 98 Camry.
it is the original tire and being 15 years old, i decided it was time for it to go.
Yes the recommendation you gave is right. I'm not sure I would replace mine if I saw no signs of cracking.
That said, had a 10 years old Camry with a never used spare. Used it on the vehicle and heard a noise when I was on the Thruway. Stopped the car and the mentioned tire had a hole in the sidewall. Not sure if I hit something that cause it or it was the age of the tire?
i recently replaced a perfectly good spare tire on my 98 Camry.
it is the original tire and being 15 years old, i decided it was time for it to go.
There's a recent thread on this subject. I think the conclusion was "it depends" though 6-10 years seems reasonable and in the range of what tire and auto manufacturers recommend.
If the car is parked outdoors a lot, especially in direct sunlight, 6 years may be be the time to take a close look. Parking in a garage could stretch that to 10 years. Cracking in sidewalls or the tires feeling stiff and dry rather than pliable and a little oily is another sign that it may be time. And of course damage or bulges in the sidewall mean they should be replaced regardless of age.
If there's a tire store you trust you could always ask them to take a look.
If the car is parked outdoors a lot, especially in direct sunlight, 6 years may be be the time to take a close look. Parking in a garage could stretch that to 10 years. Cracking in sidewalls or the tires feeling stiff and dry rather than pliable and a little oily is another sign that it may be time. And of course damage or bulges in the sidewall mean they should be replaced regardless of age.
If there's a tire store you trust you could always ask them to take a look.
If there is no signs of splitting or cracking, 10 years is a safe bet.
How fast does your Mom drive? If she putts around town she is probably safe. If she is a highway driver who is always at 70+ mph then I would say 6-7 years. If you are concerned just inflate the tires 2 psi over what the door sticker recommends so they run cool in Summer. Most marginal tire failures occur as a result of running under inflated older tires on the freeway at high speeds in high (70F+) temperatures with heavy loads.
No cracks= you're fine. This isn't a racing motorcycle or an airplane. Tires used to blow out a lot more than they do now and people handled it fine.
We've had thread after thread here of tires WITH cracks where the consensus has leaned towards "okay" albeit with controversy.
There's an expensive preservative they put in the "rubber" so it doesn't oxidize and michelin uses more than the bargain brands. So I say, GTG.
We've had thread after thread here of tires WITH cracks where the consensus has leaned towards "okay" albeit with controversy.
There's an expensive preservative they put in the "rubber" so it doesn't oxidize and michelin uses more than the bargain brands. So I say, GTG.
Here in FL, I look at this differently. A couple of years ago, my wife had a rear (thankfully) Michelin tire blow out on I95. Not nice for her. the tire was 5 yrs old, fairly dry rotted and yes, at the end of its life with respect to wear.
The heat and coral-mixed asphalt are tough on tires hence im keeping a closer eye on any that im running.
I will say though, the Honda I just bought has some '09 BF Goodrich on and there are NO signs of dry rot. they previous owner had them filled with nitrogen, something that Inever cared for and thought was silly, does anyone here think that this nitrogen may have helped these tires not rot?...much younger GoodYears that are on the wifes car have visible rotting??..
The heat and coral-mixed asphalt are tough on tires hence im keeping a closer eye on any that im running.
I will say though, the Honda I just bought has some '09 BF Goodrich on and there are NO signs of dry rot. they previous owner had them filled with nitrogen, something that Inever cared for and thought was silly, does anyone here think that this nitrogen may have helped these tires not rot?...much younger GoodYears that are on the wifes car have visible rotting??..
My dad's 2001 F350 has 56000 miles on it - half of which are on winter tires.
I finally convined him to ditch the original tires. They were nearly 100% tread but were dry rotted. If they weren't so dry rotted and weather cracked, i have no doubt the tires would have made it to 100K.
I had an independent small shop in the middle of nowhere do the swap to a set of 2 year old tires I found on CL (as they're smaller) . They didn't understand why I was getting rid of them until I pointed out all of the dry rotting on them ...
I don't see myself having a problem with this in the Focus as it gets quite a few miles on it (and it's a front driver with independent suspension all around) so it will wear them out before they dry rot.
The Cherokee, may have a problem as I haven't been driving it much at all.
I finally convined him to ditch the original tires. They were nearly 100% tread but were dry rotted. If they weren't so dry rotted and weather cracked, i have no doubt the tires would have made it to 100K.
I had an independent small shop in the middle of nowhere do the swap to a set of 2 year old tires I found on CL (as they're smaller) . They didn't understand why I was getting rid of them until I pointed out all of the dry rotting on them ...
I don't see myself having a problem with this in the Focus as it gets quite a few miles on it (and it's a front driver with independent suspension all around) so it will wear them out before they dry rot.
The Cherokee, may have a problem as I haven't been driving it much at all.
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I fill my tires with 78% nitrogen...don't really notice a difference in how fast they age...
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Originally Posted By: Astro14
I fill my tires with 78% nitrogen...don't really notice a difference in how fast they age...
I see what you did there.......
I fill my tires with 78% nitrogen...don't really notice a difference in how fast they age...
I see what you did there.......
Originally Posted By: cathy
If they aren't worn down.
I think for safety, they recommend 6-10years.
I'm trying to convince my mom, but she doesn't understand.
No there's no cracking. Its Michelin.
Until they wear out or are physically damaged. Never had to replace a tire for any other reason.
If they aren't worn down.
I think for safety, they recommend 6-10years.
I'm trying to convince my mom, but she doesn't understand.
No there's no cracking. Its Michelin.
Until they wear out or are physically damaged. Never had to replace a tire for any other reason.
Till 1 in the set is worn out, I think I kept them to almost 10 years.
i would base it on tread depth being of importance #1. if the tires seem to be in otherwise good shape. my tread on my summers is down to about 1-2mm..i almost veered off the road taking a small curve at 40 mph...yup im replacing them!!
I've replaced tires before they were fully worn out due to bulging, dry rot, etc. Tread and age aren't the only determining factors.
Until they wear out.
Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Until they wear out.
+1 1/32nd then I replace them. I get every last mile out of them. Not cheap!
Until they wear out.
+1 1/32nd then I replace them. I get every last mile out of them. Not cheap!
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