<VV>Tire "aging"

[Andy Clark]

According to all the experts I have canvassed, tires do age to the point of
being dangerous. I had brand new (less than 1000 miles) Michelin tires on my
RV, but they were 15years old. The rig had always been garaged, so there was
no weather checking. I didn't want to have to cough up $800 for 6 new tires
if I didn't have to.
The consensus was that anything over 10 years old is suspect for use on an
RV. This might be a good reference point for deciding what the "aged" life
is for car tires. I'm now $800 poorer.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Meglen"
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: <VV>Tire "aging"


snip.................................
> Changing the thread from the quote above.  Seeking advice on low
> mileage, but aged (over 10 years) radial tires.
>
> I suspect that my 63 Monza Spyder Convertible  was restored, sold at
> auction, then garaged perhaps for as long as 12 years.  Tread shows
> little wear, side-walls (white), not cracked drive is smooth (i.e. no
> thump, thump...).
>
> The car is "cruised", a little, no performance driving.
>
> Is safety compromised by their age? ...do they need replacement? Is
> tire failure likely to be catastrophic from aged tires?
>
> Bill