07-25-2009, 01:25 AM
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Thats scary, thanks
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12-19-2009, 01:57 PM
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Thats scary, thanks
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Yeah I'm in desperate need of new tires. The dot on my bfg's is 899=eighth week of 1999. But suprisingly they still have like new tread but are hard as a rock so I'm gonna get some new ones this comming month after the 1st of the year
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01-15-2010, 11:29 PM
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wow, that is scary and informative. i am running my spare wheel right now, and although its the same size as a regular stock tire, im still pretty worried, Why? b/c i bought the car back in 2001 as a used car. so its been 9 years, and who knows how long that spare tire has been there b4 i bought it.
also, how long does an average tire last? b/c what if a tire can last like 6 years, would it be considered dangerous if u ran it for 6 years? or is this only for tires that have been sitting out with no air
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02-09-2010, 10:52 AM
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That was a very useful tip when buying tires. I am in the process of buying tires and now I am going to look for the date. Thanks Thai
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02-09-2010, 10:54 AM
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Sad stories even tragic. That was a very useful tip when buying tires. I am in the process of buying tires and now I am going to look for the date. Never would have thought about the age of a tire before buying them. Thanks Thai
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03-09-2010, 03:13 AM
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great, just what i was looking for.
just one question, how often should be the tire change? does it depends on the thread? or years of driven?
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03-12-2010, 01:08 AM
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great, just what i was looking for.
just one question, how often should be the tire change? does it depends on the thread? or years of driven?
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Both.
In the past, for most in drivers replacing tires is usually when the tires are worn out.
But now another consideration to take is the number of years since manufacturing. So if the tire has sat around for 6 or 7 years at the gas station or tire shop, that tire is unsafe even though its brand new. Essentially, tires have a shelf life or expiration like food.
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03-14-2010, 11:40 PM
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Both.
In the past, for most in drivers replacing tires is usually when the tires are worn out.
But now another consideration to take is the number of years since manufacturing. So if the tire has sat around for 6 or 7 years at the gas station or tire shop, that tire is unsafe even though its brand new. Essentially, tires have a shelf life or expiration like food.
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yea i understand that, i just checked all my tires for my car and thank god its made a year before the car was manufactured.
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11-13-2010, 11:27 PM
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I just bought some craigslist tires for my nissan and was glad they were 08. I am running my origional 04 spare on the back of my 4runner and picked up a 06 spare on craigslist. Its made in japan and I do not see the mfg date? maybe on the inside?
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11-14-2010, 02:24 PM
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I just bought some craigslist tires for my nissan and was glad they were 08. I am running my origional 04 spare on the back of my 4runner and picked up a 06 spare on craigslist. Its made in japan and I do not see the mfg date? maybe on the inside?
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It should be with the DOT code, the last group of numbers (last 4 digits in the form of week# and year, WWYY).
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11-14-2010, 07:53 PM
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Interesting. Mine was hidden on the inside, like they said, but the tires are plenty new-- 0907 and 2707. I'll watch out for those numbers when I'm buying new tires.
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smaller tires any disavantage?
Is there any downside to smaller tires?
I have a set of Goodyear Wrangler's 31X10.80 R16 on my 1994 4Runner SR5 4WD. You can see small cracks in the groove between the tread.
I am thinking of swapping them out for a set of Michelin LTX P225/75 R15's that I know are only a few years old with good tread.
I commute short distances, tow a small bass boat and run deflated on the beach when I surf fish.
Thanks in advance.
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02-23-2011, 06:33 PM
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Is there any downside to smaller tires?
I am thinking of swapping for a set of Michelin LTX P225/75 R15's that I know are only a few years old with good tread.
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Smaller tire equals less load capacity (with same tire type).
What tire size is on the door sticker?
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07-25-2011, 06:18 AM
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Recently bought a camry, and believe me it was a wonderful experience! tires wheels every parts are now giving good services. But this conversation helps me to buy new tires when it will be needed. Miller toyota anaheim
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01-18-2012, 01:04 AM
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Waaoo, I would've never thought of that, now I know why so much tire threads down the highway. I'll definitely keep both eyes on the mfg year next time I buy.
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