old tires vs new tires
 

I know some (including myself) are not so pro using some of the old (date code correct) vintage tires true to our cars (new reproductions are fine). Has anyone ever approached hagerty on the subject, or even MK insurance (sponser here) on this, if one was to have a blow-out with some old rubber?

I just assume they are an insurance liability risk, and IF you use them for anything but display, you are on your own (no coverage).

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good question ...

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I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but doesn't that argument sort of apply to the entire car? The car itself is old, and just about any wear and tear or maintenance items can fail if not kept up. There are also rules/laws regarding inspections of these cars which already include inspecting the tires along with the rest of the car. If tires are generally unsafe after a certain age, I think that should be mandate for the appropriate inspection facilities not to pass the car's inspection?

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Antique cars in the state of PA, are exempt from PA state inspection and emission. Therefore, if the state is not inspecting tires or car,how are you going to get the insurance companies to inspect the tires?

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X2 Plowman!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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----Michigan doesnt seem to have any kind of safety checks for any car, safety, smog, or other......Bill S

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Michigan doesnt seem to have any kind of safety checks for any car, safety, smog, or other......Bill S </div></div>

Not yet, but you can bet the Gov is busy trying to find a way to implement them. Just another way for the State to rob us.

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I agree.A stock Model T even with new rubber probably doesn't stop to well especially in the rain.I'm not sure of their top speed but even at 30 MPH,people can die.I'm also surprised they don't have restrictions on Drag Radials.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but doesn't that argument sort of apply to the entire car? The car itself is old, and just about any wear and tear or maintenance items can fail if not kept up. There are also rules/laws regarding inspections of these cars which already include inspecting the tires along with the rest of the car. If tires are generally unsafe after a certain age, I think that should be mandate for the appropriate inspection facilities not to pass the car's inspection? </div></div>

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First time I had a original polyglass come apart and distroyed My quarter panel, <span style="font-weight: bold">I was done </span> with the original date code tire BS.. No deductions for modern rubber or fuel lines, so why lose a car over it?????

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My tires never last long enough to have it be a problem....