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How long can tires last???

Old 05-01-2004, 11:49 PM
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I've got a set of Yoko A032's that are mounted to a set of phone dials that came with my car. They still have thread life left, but are pushing 6 years old. They don't seem dry or losing air pressure. How would you tell if they were past thier time?
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Old 05-02-2004, 09:25 AM
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Fwiw, Porsche doesn't recommend using tires over 6 years old.
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Tires are usually goog for around 4 years. Any longer and the oils would of dryed out giving you poor performance ... due to the UV light and Hot/cold temp cycles. Look at the tires and check for cracks. The tread should be plyable. If not ... it's time to change.

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