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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes, the video is correct, I have read in several
car magazines that tires have a finite shelf life.. I thought that the
video was pretty interesting and Pete is right 13" tires are on the way
out. But, keep in mind that companies like Coker continue to manufacture
new ones including the correct 6.50-13. The only problem is they are bias
ply. I did think the video was incomplete. It never mentioned the
brand of tires or whether under-inflation was a factor in addition to tire
age. Under-inflated tires over heat very quickly. Every time I have
tires put on my car I check the tire pressure to see if they are to the
specification for my car. I have yet to find them correct. The last
time I had tires put on my Monte Carlo they cost $180 a piece and when I got
home I found one tire inflated to 45 lbs. Actually exceeding the maximum
inflation of the tire. I called the tire store, a reputable Good
year dealer and complained. They told me that they do not have time to
check every car to find the sticker indicating the proper inflation. Oddly
enough it is always in either the door jam or on the trunk lid. They were
idiots and I would bet money on the fact that improper tire inflation
causes far more accidents then old tires. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-Dave</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>