Re: Should tires be replaced just becuase they are old ?
by "Burgerman" <burgerman@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 17, 2008 at 01:53 PM
"Steven Stone" <xxspfleck@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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news:MPG.227116677af7192989711@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>I have an 8 year old 3ooM , 23,000 miles with the original factory
> provided Goodyear tires. Plenty of tread left. Should I replace the
> tires strictly because they are 8 years old ?
>
> Steve
If they are crazed or crumbly or have any visible deterioration then yes.
If
not and they look fine then theres no reason to unless you are unhappy
with
the grip levels. Older tyres dry out and get a bit harder generally and
dont
grip quite as well.