Tires, tires, tires

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#6957 of 7006 Re: wider tires [colin_l] by jeffyscott Jul 28, 2009 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 28, 2009 12:39 pm) On tire rack it comes up with 6.5 inch wide steel rims for this car, so I would guess that is what is on there. It gives 45 mm as the offset for 15 inch and 42 mm for 16 inch. For 17 inch alloys it shows +45 mm offset, and it also indicates 19 inchers could be put on with in a 235/35 size. I'd check with the dealer before doing this. I'm just looking for potential use for newish tires on a minivan that could potentially be disposed of as a clunker and I happen to have a Jetta that will need tires soon. edit: sounds like this wouldn't work.
#6958 of 7006 Tires of different age by pepito51 Aug 16, 2009 (12:44 pm)
I have an SUV, and a few years ago (at 38,000 miles) I backed over a trailer hitch and blew a tire. So I bought 2 new tires. I'm now at 78,000 miles--the pair of original Michelin Cross Terrain tires have 78,000 miles on them; the newer pair (same kind) has 40,000 miles on them. While the 78,000 pair (8 years old) show more wear, they're not in bad shape as far as I know, and no treadwear indicator is visible. But is that getting to be too many miles to have on a pair of tires, and if so, would people normally buy 2 new tires or 4 and get them "synchronized" again? Thanks for info. Replies to this message: woodyww (Aug 23, 2009 11:23 am)
#6959 of 7006 Re: Anything good in 13" size? [olegphil] by tireandservice Aug 21, 2009 (5:15 am)
Replying to: olegphil (Apr 11, 2000 1:43 pm) This is a pretty good site that list some options - I like the Goodrides (cheap!) Online Tire Guide
#6960 of 7006 Re: How many people really discard all their tires after 10 years? [woodyww] by explorerx4 Aug 21, 2009 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: woodyww (Jul 25, 2009 9:37 am) i just swapped out my 18 year old tires on my mustang. it feels good to drive on a tire that actually flexes. Replies to this message: woodyww (Aug 23, 2009 12:14 pm) jeffyscott (Aug 23, 2009 12:28 pm) explorerx4 (Aug 23, 2009 4:51 pm)
#6961 of 7006 Re: Tires of different age [pepito51] by woodyww Aug 23, 2009 (11:23 am)
Replying to: pepito51 (Aug 16, 2009 12:44 pm) How much tread do each pr. of tires have left? Do you have a tread-depth gauge--very good to have around--there's a good one on amazon for $5.99. Regardless of the older pr., I woudn't replace the newer ones unless they're too worn, or show signs of damage.
#6962 of 7006 Re: How many people really discard all their tires after 10 years? [explorerx4] by woodyww Aug 23, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Aug 21, 2009 12:58 pm) Yeah, they do "harden" after 10 years or so, even if they still work. I wound up putting the 10 y.o. unused tires on my bmw. They were already mounted on unused bmw rims. I was under the gun, because in Mass., when your car fails inspection, it's illegal to drive it until you get it "fixed". I did call costco about buying these Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S I wanted, about $600 for 4. They gave me a hard time, claiming that 16" tires were not a factory option on yr. 2000 5-series (??!). (They were standard with the Premium package). They said they'd sell me the tires, which they'd have to order, but would refuse to install them (??!). I also checked tire rack, but after 10 minutes of arguing with the idiot at costco, I drove up the street to my local indie bmw mechanic, who put on the 10 y.o. unused tires & rims for about $40. Went back to the inspection station, where the guy was visibly upset, because he had tried to high-pressure me into buying really over-priced tires from him. So I got rid of the dreaded "R" sticker, & got a passed inspection sticker.......& in 2 months I have to get my (new) snows mounted on the old rims, so...... Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Aug 23, 2009 12:28 pm) explorerx4 (Aug 23, 2009 4:51 pm)
#6963 of 7006 Re: How many people really discard all their tires after 10 years? [woodyww] by jeffyscott Aug 23, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: woodyww (Aug 23, 2009 12:14 pm) So your state requires some sort of inspection by people with an interest in seeing you fail, so that they can overcharge you for whatever you need to have fixed in order to pass?
#6964 of 7006 Re: How many people really discard all their tires after 10 years? [woodyww] by explorerx4 Aug 23, 2009 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: woodyww (Aug 23, 2009 12:14 pm) ct works the same way, the testing stations are also repair centers. i just had the emissions test done on my 1991 mustang. it is too old to be OBD II, so they have to test it on a dyno. while it was being tested, i could remember hearing it, which seemed unusual. when i checked the report it indicated the test was done over 2300 rpm. 1000 rpm = 40 mph, so do the math. that test was one of my motivations to finally get some new tires. of course, i bought them from someone else.
#6965 of 7006 Summer Tires by oldfarmer50 Aug 24, 2009 (9:22 am)
Why is it that most summer performance tires state that they are not for driving at temps below freezing? I understand why you wouldn't want to use them in the snow but why are temps so important? I would never drive a summer tire in snow or ice because I know they are not designed for it but I could see taking them out occasionally in cold weather on dry pavement. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Aug 24, 2009 9:31 am) colin_l (Aug 24, 2009 11:03 am) oldfarmer50 (Aug 26, 2009 9:13 am) mz6greyghost (Aug 26, 2009 11:09 am) capriracer (Aug 27, 2009 2:39 am)
#6966 of 7006 Re: Summer Tires [oldfarmer50] by ruking1 Aug 24, 2009 (9:31 am)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Aug 24, 2009 9:22 am) Obviously tire information places like www.tirerack.com are good sources. For discussion purposes, let me take a stab. So called "summer tires" are optimized for performance within temperature parameters (when warmed) . No harm/ foul taking summer performance tires in cold but dry pavement. But unless compromised for that, the tires do not perform as best they could when say temps are 75 F up to 110 F.