Topic: How old are your Tires
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Cramerton, NC - USA
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Yep, Joel is right about old tires on the rack for sale. I checked the date code on mine at the tire place, they were hardly cool from the molding machine, 2 months old.
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Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Having a bit of trouble locating the Firestones. Anything against BFG Radial T/A's?
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Is there any way (other than the age of the tire) to get a sense if the tires are in danger of having issues? As I said, my tires were made in 2004, but everything looks good on them.
Thoughts?
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
Check between the treads and see if there are any cracks.
ebo
My original tires look like brand new, the car at one point was stored covered in a dark garage no UV rays. Had 17K miles on them.
If you look between the treads in the groove's you will see cracks on the originals, I took them off and have them in storage.
Tirerack.com will have the Indy's
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
I found new "fins" for my shark last year. Eagle GT II's. Got them for $125.00 each I put all 4 on. I notice the difference in the ride. Previous tires wer on the car when I bought her in 2007. She is still "stiring in the tank" waiting for good weather!!
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FYI Mr. EBO is correct. Look between the treads also look at the valve stem.
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manget1 said: So since I need to replace mine (they show being made in 2004 - 8 years old!), what are the options folks recommend? I have Goodyear Eagle GT II now, but I don't think those are available anymore - right?
Marshall!! I got 4 last year from Chicago. Want me to locate some for you?? Let me know.
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2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Thanks for the offer Dan, but I'm still in limbo on my decision...
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Hi Everyone,
As a general rule you should use the DOT number to determine the actual age of the tires, and they should be replaced before 6 years. Especially on a heavy performance vehicle like a Corvette!
Wear out is one reason to replace, but the actual age is another. Anything over about 4 years old has already started to harden the rubber and lose some level of performance and safety. If it is a low mileage tire with good care and stored inside the 6 year rule would be a safe time to replace.
If it is used as an everyday driver, then 4 years or tire ware-out would be the determination for replacement!
That is why a new set of tires (even the same ones as it replaced) always seems to ride, handle and perform better than the old ones.
Don't believe me take two of the same tires but 4 years difference in age and run a solo autocross, you will be able to see and feel the difference!
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New Albany, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 Coupe /
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I still have the original Goodyear P195/80D15 Polyspare tire for my '80.
Since they do not make this tire anymore, what size tire should I get to replace the spare and still fit in the spare tire rack?
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