<VV> Tires; replacement

[NicolCS@aol.com]

Here's a news item:  The safety mavens are talking about putting expiration 
dates on tires!  The basic number they're looking at is five years.  The tire 
industry has mixed opinions.  Of course, they like the idea that people will be 
compelled to change tires more often and fresher tires are safer (reducing 
their liability).  On the other hand, the tire industry worries about their 
inventory aging in the warehouse and how to manage the value if the customer is 
sold a tire with three years left rather than five.  Some customers may demand 
the freshest date tires further devaluing the aged inventory.  This whole thing 
could have a big impact on the old car hobby, eh?
Craig Nicol
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JohnB10968@aol.com writes:
Since I don't drive my car over 2,500 miles a year, they will rot out before 
they wear out.
 
Just a thought here....Tires will harden-up and lose their traction long 
before they wear out or rot. This can be a "gotcha" in a future panic stop. 
Relace 
tires often to avoid this problem.
Regards, Bob Helt
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