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You'll get no argument from me. I just find it a bit disingenuous
that some say 'absolutely only exactly six years' when there is so
much difference between brands, type of tire, compound, usage, etc.
Some brands--many are now made in you-know-where--I wouldn't use for
six days. Sticky, warm weather-only performance tires lose grip over
time, but the hard rubber compound on big bias-ply truck tires can
go for a while (don't get me started on re-caps; I've seen too many
in the middle of the road). There was another issue a few years ago,
where I think Goodyear trailer tires were being used on large, heavy
RVs. The outcome was predictable.<br>
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Also, OP only said 'had the same tires since 2019;' were they
installed new three years ago, or did OP just buy the vehicle three
years ago? There is (should be) a DOT date code on the tires (if
there isn't, chuck them NOW). The tires could have sat in a hot
warehouse for a couple years, and that has to be considered. My goto
is Michelin, but I've got sets of other brands on a couple vehicles
that I don't hate.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/29/2022 3:59 AM, Jeff Scarbrough
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<div dir="auto">I just replaced a set of trailer tires that had
less than 2500 miles on them because they were ten years old and
definitely showing it.
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<div dir="auto">I consider tires to be like oil - they should be
changed at a mileage or time interval, whichever comes first.
It's just something you have to budget for.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Aug 29, 2022, 02:04
Bob Spidell <<a href="mailto:bspidell@comcast.net"
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<div> re: "How many years can a set of tires go ..."<br>
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Subject to debate, and how the tires are maintained.
Some--often people who make and sell tires--insist six years
is the limit, regardless of mileage, and if the tires are
constantly exposed to extreme weather and mileage that's not
unreasonable. OTOH, if the tires are kept in a garage not
subject to temperature extremes and are only used 'around
town' you can usually go more, 7 or 8 years wouldn't be too
risky. At any rate, going beyond 10 years is pushing your
luck.<br>
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BUT ... for an SUV I'd be more cautious and probably observe
the 6-year 'rule.' SUVs and other trucks are top heavy and a
catastrophic failure--i.e. a blowout--esp. on a front tire
can cause the vehicle to roll over. Ford just got slapped
with a $1B+ liability charge for an old truck that had a
blowout, rolled, and the cab squashed the elderly occupants.
A couple decades ago Ford got slammed when some incorrect,
improperly inflated Firestone tires--Ford and Firestone go
WAY back--caused some fatal rollover accidents with some
Explorers.<br>
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My rule of thumb: If I find myself worrying about my tires,
it's time for new. Your tires are only three years (+/-) old
and, unless they're showing 'checking'--cracking--or other
damage they should be good for at least a couple more years.
Check your tire pressures regularly (at least once a month).<br>
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<div>On 8/28/2022 9:19 PM, Shannah Miller wrote:<br>
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<div>Thank you, Ian, for commenting to the group. I
will</div>
<div>need tires at some point, and that's good to know.</div>
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<div>That said, my car is the spare car of the family,
and</div>
<div>has had the same tires since 2019. How many years</div>
<div>can a set of tires go if they are just mostly used
to</div>
<div>putt around town? (My car has not quite 10,000
miles</div>
<div>on it.)<br>
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<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Shannah<br>
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at 7:20 PM Ian McFetridge <<a
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<div dir="auto">I have had the Michelin Defender LTX
on my pickup since fall 2020 and they are wearing
well, ride smooth and quiet. I’ve used Michelins on
trucks since I worked in the tire dept at Sam’s in
college. They always took the least amount of
weights to balance and had the least returns for
issues or to rebalance. The manager at Costco said
that is all still true when I bought the last set.
YMMV :)</div>
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<div dir="auto">Best </div>
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2022 at 8:03 PM john niolon <<a
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">shop content... I
drive my suburban into my shop</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">time for tires...
always used Michelin for the last 20 years
with good service... Vehicle is 2008
Suburban 1500 with 95% highway or town
...no off road</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">occasional towing
my hobby truck to shows on 20' car hauler
(once or twice a year with load equalizing
hitch...) Looking at reviews on my first
choice Michelin Defender LTX/MS</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">275/55-20. The
reviews talk a lot about road noise and
rough ride..... My current Michelin
Defenders (bought in Jan 2016 ride smooth
and wear well.. 76K miles on them so far)</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">I just turned 75
and this might be my last set of tires <img
alt="Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes"
src="cid:part1.BCNdxLKL.UPuEd01i@comcast.net"
style="width:24px;max-width:100%;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(255,255,255)"
moz-do-not-send="true" align="absMiddle"> …
so I'm looking for your thoughts on
Michelin or others afa mileage, ride,
noise etc.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">thanks</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">john</font></div>
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