Good evening friends
I don't think I will probably like the answers to my question, but here goes -
In August 2004 I purchased a set (5) of brand new Firestone Tyres for my mog. I got them at the time because
of the excellent price.
My restoration has taken far longer than ever I estimated. The tyres have been stored in a dry location and look perfect.
I have read somewhere that we should wary of fitting tyres that have been around a while. In my case 12 years.
I am safe to put them on the car or should I replace please?
Ty
Set of new tyres that have been stored
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Re: Set of new tyres that have been stored
My recommendation is to replace them.
The best way to store tyres is off the car but on the rim, over inflated by about 15/20lb and then kept in the dark but only for short periods at that - not the near 12 years as your post suggests.
Phil
The best way to store tyres is off the car but on the rim, over inflated by about 15/20lb and then kept in the dark but only for short periods at that - not the near 12 years as your post suggests.
Phil
Re: Set of new tyres that have been stored
If they have been stored in a dry/dark place - I say they will be fine. Inspect the sidewalls for any minute cracking - but I'm sure they will be fine. The tyres on both my cars were far older than that!
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Re: Set of new tyres that have been stored
The tyres from my MM were much older, and I was still driving with them the first weeks after finishing.
These came out :[frame][/frame]
Anyone knows how old they are?[frame][/frame]
Some small patches, but only 2 times a year needed to refill ;)
I kept 2 of them the others are at the shop from the guy who mounted them.
These came out :[frame][/frame]
Anyone knows how old they are?[frame][/frame]
Some small patches, but only 2 times a year needed to refill ;)
I kept 2 of them the others are at the shop from the guy who mounted them.
MM '51 LHD sidevalve