Thread: Tire age
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Old 05-13-2013, 12:09 PM   #6
Rufton
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Re: Tire age

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN View Post
I know it is a hard thing, but don't use them. Tires come apart from the inside out. Anything older than 10 years is asking for trouble. It isn't worth the risk. Michelin has done studies and says 7 years is a lifetime.
I would think the life expectancy of a garaged nitrogen filled tire is different than a desert sun tire?

Sorry for those who buy tires that have sat on shelf for a few years and didn't check born on date.
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