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...I said Hey Babe.....take a drive on the wild side...while runnin on emptysmoking smiley
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wyatt Wyatt W
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......ya kno I luv you guys like red headed step brothers....but here are murder meats I was talkin about....they look fabulous...butcept for being bias ply....I say run em..........smoking smiley



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Re: ...I said Hey Babe.....take a drive on the wild side...while runnin on emptysmoking smiley
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mgbanthony Platinum Member Anthony Henderson
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Even the whitewall looks "tired"...winking smiley

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jimac Gold Member Jim Macaulay
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Wyatt, How many ounces of lead to balance that tire? And said tire is a senior citizen ? Sorry kid we can't afford

to lose you. As some wise previous poster suggested save those things for shows and nothing more.

Best regards, Jim Macaulay

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Wow..........tuff crowd,...I'd like to mention my feet are 65 years old and my heart...well.....do you guys suggest a walker and a D cell battery???tongue sticking out smiley

btw that ain't lead, its ballast for my boat.......

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Recently Bitten Dennis Stewart
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Wyatt;

I look forward to most all of your posts, please don't drive those at speed!!!

I bet if you dismount them there not very healthy looking inside.

Just sayin....confused smiley


Dennis Stewart
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underdog Jim Underwood
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Go ahead, go for it. Should handle like a drunk stripper on roller skates. But the ride might be fun!!

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GERONIMO Jim Barker
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Yes but what did the collared girls sing?….. yeah baby!,,,,,oh wee baby!!……. Ain't nuthin' like the reel thang baby…...

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ltcouchphd Thom C
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Wyatt, You can't drive those at 55!

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Either one of them would make a handsome tombstone.

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jramstad Jeff Ramstad
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Great song!! And the hits just keep coming!!

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okeydoakey....the bias plys are miserable to drive on even if brand new,no argument there....but here is my take,I have a 75 TR6 with Michelin X redlines, no idea how old they are but they look perfect and I have owned and driven the car for appx 10 years, also have a TR8 with Kuhmos that are 10 +years old too, again perfect shape and both car get less the 1200 miles a year. Then there is our 07 Kia Sorento that I replaced the original tires on last fall because of wear. not age...not to mention countless other cars I have owned with who knows how old tires on them.... my point.....why no blow outs in all these years??
I am trying to compare reality to conjecture based on experiences of mine and others...thats why I asked...it there no one here that has tires older than 5+ years??? it just seems illogical. thanks for the input and opinions tho....winking smiley

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pinkyponk Gold Member Adrian Page
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I drove around on 30 year old tires for while when I first got my B back on the road. I drove it like I stole it. Only problem I had was they didn't have a lot of traction as the rubber had hardened. Great fun doing burnouts through town though. Especially after I add the supercharger!

Adrian


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Old tires fail when exposed to high speeds and subsequent heat buildup. If you are just short tripping and not doing Interstate driving, you may get away with it. The problem with this is a failure will most likely come at the worst time...when at higher speeds.

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In reply to # 2663704 by GERONIMO Yes but what did the collared girls sing?….. yeah baby!,,,,,oh wee baby!!……. Ain't nuthin' like the reel thang baby…...

collared gurls???...well okra chief,since you asked...they said thisun....


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