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Originally Posted by speeder
I have 2017 Michelins on the old Benz that I just drove cross-country in 110 deg. heat in places, they are still fine. First 5 years or so were in WA. state, so not much heat or UVs, which can drastically shorten safe life span. I think that the 10 year rule mentioned above is solid advice. Driving on public roads on 18 year old tires is crazy...what if you hit someone because you could not stop in time?  |
I know a guy with a 1981 Ferrari, last time his car had the tires changed was 20 years ago just before he bought it. I kept telling him the 8-10 year rule but he will not listen to me, so I just stopped telling him.
Garage queen driven a couple hundred miles a year, but he drives like a nut case.
I'm going to laugh when he totals that poor car.
I drove my S10 for a couple of years with some old used tires on it when things were tight money wise a decade or so ago. I had to be extra timid especially when it got cold out. I'm guessing they were closer to 20 years old than 10 years old, and do not recommend it.