Re: IML: Tire Expiration Dates

["Dave & Tracy" <dave-tracy.sherratt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tire life of about 5-6 years is about right. If you see a Tire that has a
blue / gray colour that is new or un used leave it where it is. This is a
result of the rubber mix etc. I use to work for Michelin.
Regards
Dave.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Miller" <kdmiller44@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "IML" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 8:59 PM
Subject: IML: Tire Expiration Dates


> There is an article in the Wall Street Journal today stating that Ford
> Motor Company is saying that tires have a life expectancy of 6 years and
> should be replaced after that time interval.  DaimlerChrysler AG
> apparently has been saying this with their Mercedes models for some time
> and just started recommending it with their 2005 Chrysler models.  Other
> manufacturers aren't as sure and as always, there are two sides to the
> issue.
>
> Those of us with Imperials that don't get driven very often may need to
> at least consider this point of view.  The tires on my 67 Convertible
> look practically new and probably have less than 5,000 miles on them,
> but when I checked the sales slip I realized that I bought them in
> 1988!  That means that these guys are about 17 years old.  Other old car
> collectors tell me they are changing their tires every ten years or so,
> worn out or not.  I'm beginning to think that there is something to this.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Ken Miller
> 61 and 67 Converts (that get driven a few hundred miles a year)
>
>
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