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    8/18/2018 12:21 PM  #1

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    Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    One of the tires on my 69 Mustang has a slow leak, so I took the tire and wheel to Big O to get fixed.  The guy said that it was illegal for him to fix the tire because the tire was over 10 years old.  He told me not to bother talking it to Goodyear, PepBoys or any other tire retailer because they can't legally fix it either. Anybody ever heard of this?  I live in Colorado.
    I purchased a can of Fix-a-Flat, but I haven't put in yet because I'm worried that the sealant will settle in the tire from sitting and make the tire wobble when driving.  Is this there any validity to this?
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    8/18/2018 1:35 PM  #2

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    Yea, it’s valid. Discount tire told me the same thing several years back. On the research I’ve done. The tire manufacturers say to replace them at 6-7 years of age.

    The same tire place used to discourage cans of Fixaflat. Said it put a flammable vapor into the tire. Then folllwed that with an exploded tire caused by sparks from a reamer in preparation of installing a plug!!

    Are you willing to buy new tires before one of them comes apart and tears up a fender or quarter!!

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    8/18/2018 3:50 PM  #3

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    In general they start to  break down after the 5 year mark due mostly to UV exposure.  Even if they aren't heavily worn they start to dry rot.  On a garage kept vehicle I think its different, but if the car isn't driven every so often the tires will eventually go bad from sitting and the car will vibrate because the carcass is coming apart internally. 

    Developing a leak that seamingly can't be found is also an indication that the tire has had it. 

     

    8/18/2018 5:39 PM  #4

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    10 years old and older need to be installed on the rear only!( then burn'em down ever chance you get)
    [size=100]should be pretty EZ with hard/old tires     
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    8/18/2018 5:58 PM  #5

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    In Oz, you can be defected for 5 yr old tires, and ordered of the road.

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    8/18/2018 6:28 PM  #6

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    Car has been sitting in a garage since 1981, I'm trying to get the car running again.  I was going to remove wheels and tires and take down for new tires when the car is road worthy.
    Thanks for the warning on fix a flat.

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    8/18/2018 11:00 PM  #7

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    Dealing with a slow leak is a pain and I understand waiting for new till its roadworthy.  Will the Big O mount a used tire on the rim for you? Gets ya out of the slow leak without new tire cost.

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    8/19/2018 6:09 AM  #8

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    You'll have to take it to mom and pop service type station.  They'll do it for you.

     

    8/19/2018 6:46 AM  #9

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    Fix A Flat also corrodes the wheel rather quickly and severely if not removed after a short time. I would recommend using it out on the hiway only just long enough to get home and get it out of the tire. Make sure it gets washed off the wheel too cause if it isn't it keeps on corroding it. I've seen a lot of ruined wheels back in the day.

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    8/19/2018 8:10 AM  #10

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    If you are not driving the car, then the suggestion of putting a single used tire in place of the leaking tire sounds like a good use for a used tire and a cheap way to waiting to buy new tires until the car is drive-able.  Of course, if you're only working on the car then how long does it really take to shoot some air in it?  That is if it really is only a slow leak.

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    8/21/2018 7:05 AM  #11

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    I wouldn’t waste my time on a 10 yo tire unless it’s date coded NOS and for show purposes only. You’re only asking for trouble, it’ll be cheaper buying new tires then wrecking your car.

    I'm not a complete idiot.....pieces are missing. Tom
     

    8/21/2018 7:25 AM  #12

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    I have a friend who inherited his dads all original, unrestored owner 64 1/2 convertible. The car is rarely driven and still wears the original tires.
     He trailered it to the 50th in Charlotte and drove it around the track - - - brave soul!

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    8/21/2018 12:49 PM  #13

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    Besides the date code, what are the signs that tires are too old or dry rotted?

    Mine are about 8 years but appear to be in very good condition with no cracks or odd appearance, no discoloration, no leaks, etc.  Car is stored in a garage full time except for shows or cruising.

    Change them anyway?

     

    8/21/2018 1:44 PM  #14

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    Re: Breaking Tires Older than 10 years old

    I've found that you have to drive the car.  I've had a lot of cars where the tires looked fine, but once you it 50MPH or above the car would have this vibration that just kept getting worse as speed increased.  Replacing the tires fixed it every time.  Sometimes they just seem to break down internally, and the damage is impossible to see.

    At 8 years old, if they passed the drive test and there were no visible signs they were going bad I'd drive on them without concern. 

     

     

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