Topic: Age of tryes on my 1979 Vette
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Just a quick update on the info I got bak from you guy's.
I got in contact with Tire Rack and have purchased 4 X 245/60 15 BFG TA's for $US88.00 plus frieght of $US200.00 = $US552.00 or $AU704.00. This company have been real good good 
with there help and very quick getting back to me with my question's.
with there help and very quick getting back to me with my question's.This is by far cheaper than I could have bought them here in Australia, would have worked out to be around $AU1100.00, a saving of $AU$400.00 (better in my pocket than there's)
Will let you know when they arrive and if it worked out ok with no problems.
Again thanks for the help
Andy from down under
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Andy hope you enjoy your new treads! I am sure the will look and ride great.
Now, normally I agree with me brutha's and sista's here to the T. But today I be feelin like the Devil's advocate a wee bit.
You see I own Coker Redlines and I bought em at a pretty penny. I know they been on the car more than 5 years and have been Armour All'd ta death.
I also know the aint got 4,000 miles on them because the car sits more than I drive it. But, I drive it in the summer sun when the mood strikes me.
Somehow I can't see meself ditchin them treads for a new set. Likewise I have me doubts other folks who drive their classic cars in the same manner are doin the same.
Soooo.... realisticly unless I see or feel some form of problem beginnin ta occur I am gonna run these babies until their number is up as determined by my safety standards and not something that is written by the lawmakers of America or someone quoting insurance statistics.
Out of curosity just how many folks here change their tires ever 5 years irregardless if they are needed or not? I wonder?????
Now, normally I agree with me brutha's and sista's here to the T. But today I be feelin like the Devil's advocate a wee bit.
You see I own Coker Redlines and I bought em at a pretty penny. I know they been on the car more than 5 years and have been Armour All'd ta death.
I also know the aint got 4,000 miles on them because the car sits more than I drive it. But, I drive it in the summer sun when the mood strikes me.
Somehow I can't see meself ditchin them treads for a new set. Likewise I have me doubts other folks who drive their classic cars in the same manner are doin the same.
Soooo.... realisticly unless I see or feel some form of problem beginnin ta occur I am gonna run these babies until their number is up as determined by my safety standards and not something that is written by the lawmakers of America or someone quoting insurance statistics.
Out of curosity just how many folks here change their tires ever 5 years irregardless if they are needed or not? I wonder?????
Hi Larry, I agree it see'm's a waste to get rid a perfectly good set of tyre's.
When I bought this Vette I new the tyres on it were the ones that were on it when it came out from the states and that seemed ok, but when I looked at the DOT CODE it was then that I realised hey were 27 years old.
This is tooooo old to be driving around on, even though they still loked brand new.
Andy from down under
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
[QUOTE=Aussie79vette] Hi Larry, I agree it see'm's a waste to get rid a perfectly good set of tyre's.
Your right Andy...... 27 years would definately be out of my comfort zone. Unless they were OEM and then I would stick them on for shows and judging purposes only.
Hope you enjoy the Registry...... Tux...
When I bought this Vette I new the tyres on it were the ones that were on it when it came out from the states and that seemed ok, but when I looked at the DOT CODE it was then that I realised hey were 27 years old.
This is tooooo old to be driving around on, even though they still loked brand new.
Andy from down under
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Your right Andy...... 27 years would definately be out of my comfort zone. Unless they were OEM and then I would stick them on for shows and judging purposes only.
Hope you enjoy the Registry...... Tux...
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