Tires past their safe age

[ETsC10]

I posted a comment in 67-72 concerning the safety of
out-of-date tires and I think it deserves repeating here.

The bonding agents in tires deteriorate, not only through
heat and use but also through degradation by being
subjected to oxygen.
Recommended is no more than 6-10 years old.

Next time you buy new tires from a dealer, check the
date code on the back. Many dealers might store tires
for years so ask to pick out your own tire...find the newest.
If the dealer refuses, theres probably a reason...go elsewhere.

Never forget the tiny footprint your four tires roll on.
Never forget the tire may look great and might not be.

The code should look something like the illustration.

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