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Date:         Wed, 15 Sep 1999 12:11:16 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: wanted:  new 205 mxl tires
Comments: To: David M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <37DFBB81.1E2C@cyburban.com>
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    I have been told that a 5 year old tire should be discarded.
I personally have never done this, as I would be in the poor house.
I have never had a tire "come apart". This is in no way because I
baby my vehicles, but because I am always aware of the air pressure.
///////////////////////////////////////////////Just MHO!
            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler




On Wed, 15 Sep 1999, David M wrote:


> Remember that the rubber compounds in tires deteriorates with age even
> if the tire is never used. So your 'brand new MXL' tires are not the
> same as new unless they were just manufactured.
>
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