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Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:49 pm to deeprig9
It’s a liability thing I’d imagine. After five years tires may look great but the rubber is starting to dry rot. If they plug a tire then it has a blowout, even though it probably doesn’t have anything to do with the plug, there’s a chance they’ll get sued.
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:49 pm to BayouBlitz
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How would anybody know the tires age?
Are you a woman?
Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:55 pm to deeprig9
You can’t plug it yourself? +1
Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:55 pm to deeprig9
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Tread still at 50% and mileage 50%.
After 5 years, damn.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:56 pm to deeprig9
Scam? What scam? Uninformed owner? Yes. Scam? No.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:56 pm to deeprig9
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Regardless of tread? Tread still at 50% and mileage 50%.
When did this become a thing?
Some places do this, find another place that doesnt.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 5:00 pm to deeprig9
I'd go to Walmart and buy a plug kit and plug it myself. Or take it to a local shade tree used tire place and pay them $5.00 to plug it.
Just interested - was it a Firestone dealer who told you that 5 year rule.
Just interested - was it a Firestone dealer who told you that 5 year rule.
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 1/30/23 at 5:09 pm to deeprig9
Sun deterioration on tires is dangerous over a long period of time
I had a tire split apart on me at 70 mph in a truck when I was just out of high school
I had a tire split apart on me at 70 mph in a truck when I was just out of high school
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 1/30/23 at 5:39 pm to Proximo
quote:I had the sidewall on one of my rear tires disintegrate on I-10, right after Katrina. Was driving a Ranger, it tilted the truck so I couldn't steer (it pulled me into median between lanes, almost to Gramercy, before the truck turned itself enough to start rolling).
Sun deterioration on tires is dangerous over a long period of time
I had a tire split apart on me at 70 mph in a truck when I was just out of high school
I had plenty of tread left, but the sidewalls had dryrotted, evidence only on the inside.
Yes, you should replace tires about every 5 yrs or so, and make sure you aren't buying "new old" tires.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 5:48 pm to MeridianDog
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Just interested - was it a Firestone dealer who told you that 5 year rule.
Tires Plus and yes I think they are Firestones.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 5:51 pm to Scoob
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I had plenty of tread left, but the sidewalls had dryrotted, evidence only on the inside. Yes, you should replace tires about every 5 yrs or so, and make sure you aren't buying "new old" tires.
Yep in my case, the tread exploded off the tire and could’ve killed me. Thankfully I kept it straight and nobody was next to me when I was forced to pull to the shoulder
Posted on 1/30/23 at 5:53 pm to CaptainsWafer
Thank you for stating what we all were ready to ask even if we joined late
Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:11 pm to Bow08tie
Friend of mine totaled his Camry due to a dry rotted tire. Front left tire blew out on I-10 at 70 mph. The tread separated, tore out the lining of the wheel well, then ripped out the main engine wiring harness from the firewall. Toyota dealer quoted $8000 fix. Totaled it
Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:16 pm to deeprig9
Do it yourself. Sounds like an expiration date on a jar of jelly.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:20 pm to deeprig9
The heck you can’t
Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:23 pm to OptionRight
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I wouldn’t be plugging ANY tire on my vehicle…patch from the inside.
I feel like this statement could be in one of those insurance company commercials about turning into your parents.
You're correct, of course.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:23 pm to Tridentds
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Sounds like an expiration date on a jar of jelly.
Said directly after two or three posts where people were at severe risk of death or serious injury due to tire age.
But you're Aggy, so that's expected.
UV rays (the sun, genius) are one of the most destructive forces on Earth, breaking down nearly everything they contact. So is pressure, a couple of thousand pounds sitting across four tires made of pliable materials on a rough surface (driveway) for years. What could go wrong?
I hope there are Jersey barriers between us if you and I are on the same road.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:24 pm to deeprig9
You need to go visit Pablo down at la tienda de llantas
Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:31 pm to deeprig9
why would you be driving on tires that old? poor, trashy, and dangerous
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