Topic: Tire age question

[333]

Well if you're rich, by all means go for it.

[magnus72]

thanks for tip Tower

my tire was made in 91, but it looks pretty good for a Cheng shin.

[BobbyR]

Well if you're rich, by all means go for it.

Actually i understand some Walmarts are doing it. It is not about laziness, it is about tire and wheel longevity. There is no oxygen to react with the tire or tube.

[eldar]

Why thanks bobby!

[Gordon]

Actually i understand some Walmarts are doing it. It is not about laziness, it is about tire and wheel longevity.

I'd be inclined to believe it's more about something else they can charge you extra for.   

[eldar]

Just like synthetic oil? 

[Gordon]

Just like synthetic oil? 

 

[Sam Green Racing]

Back in the day we used paste shoe polish.

Ol' Burt would be proud!

I've only read upto page 2 of this thread and when I came across this post I had to laugh....I thought the very same thing when I started reading the thread.

Sam.

[333]

Actually i understand some Walmarts are doing it. It is not about laziness, it is about tire and wheel longevity.

I'd be inclined to believe it's more about something else they can charge you extra for.   

Mo' money, mo' money, mo' money!

[Canada]

This post has gone way off of the original topic but I have had a few laughs too. I did end up sending the tire back but was unhappy that Bridgestone does not make the Raised White Letter in that size anymore. I'm not sure why but I'll probably just paint the lettering with one of those paint pens. I now have 2008 made tire and I must say that it feels way better to the touch and is less glossy then the original 2002 tire they sent me. I will corner much better knowing that's the case. No more excuses for the chicken strip!