Re: Vintage Tire Question
Bought an 86 Silver Spirit a number of years ago. The tires looked absolutely brand new, still had their pips on them (on the tread, not just the sidewalls). Took the car out for a trip from Anaheim to Ventura. The first tire came apart in about 30 miles. Put the "new" spare tire on and got back on the freeway. Second tire disintegrated in the next 15 miles (although I still had air!!--strange). Took the next off ramp and went to the closest tire store. Put on 5 new Michelins.
Never, never drive freeway speeds on really old tires (IMHO). I sure learned my lesson--fortunately without injury or damage--except to the pocketbook!
Rick
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1956 Bel Air Nomad
1961 Ford Starliner, the "Tangerine Dream"
1963 Olds Jetfire, 1 of 13 Fluid-Injected & Turbocharged
1966 Dodge Hemi Charger the "White Elephant"
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, the "Cream Dream Shaker"
1970 Nova Yenko Deuce
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