babylonsister
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Fri Dec-11-09 12:52 PM
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PSA: Don't Ignore Hidden Danger Of Aged Tires |
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Edited on Fri Dec-11-09 12:58 PM by babylonsister
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MercutioATC
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Fri Dec-11-09 12:55 PM
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1. I chew through a set of tires every 18 months. |
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I wish I had to check their expiration dates...
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Fri Dec-11-09 12:58 PM
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2. Are you driving on broken glass? |
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Or do you just put on that many miles? I'd go ballistic and broke if I had to replace tires that often.
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MercutioATC
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Fri Dec-11-09 01:18 PM
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6. They're super sticky, so they don't wear well. |
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They handle great, though...
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babylonsister
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Fri Dec-11-09 12:59 PM
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3. Do you know how old they are when you buy them? |
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There's a code on tires; places like Sears, WalMart, etc. have been known to sell tires over 7 years old as new. Something to consider...
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MercutioATC
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Fri Dec-11-09 01:19 PM
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I buy from TireRack.com, so I'm pretty sure they're relatively fresh.
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Fri Dec-11-09 12:59 PM
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4. thank you for this n/t |
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Fri Dec-11-09 01:05 PM
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5. That's very interesting |
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I think ours are about 8 years old but I guess it doesn't matter if you don't use the vehicle very much.
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Fri Dec-11-09 01:45 PM
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8. First its swine flu, and now its aged tire alarmist |
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The tire lobby is ramping up for the holidays for profits.
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