How much tire does a stock '88 GT really need? (Page 3/3)
Dennis LaGrua APR 16, 12:34 PM
I believe that environmental conditions and brand determine a tires life. On one of my wife's old cars she had tires on it for about 12 years until the car was sold. No problems at all. I would say cars parked outside especially on bare ground would deteriorate quicker than garage kept tires. As a general rule 10 years is about the limit to change my tires but periodic inspection greatly helps. If you look between the tread and at the side walls and see any cracking that tire is toast.

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theogre APR 16, 01:25 PM
Toyo Proxes R888R and related are "Street legal" but have many problems.

Most are made for clean dry pavement regardless on whatever "Tread" to pass for DOT tires. Clean means no sand, dirt, leaves, grass, and more on the road or track. Dry means Dry same as NASCAR etc require Dry on their tracks or stop racing. Some Race Org's allow "Rain Tires" but still have problems if track is wet for medium to heavy rain.

IOW These tires are made to pass tracks requiring some classes to have DOT Tires. Not to be run on the Street and if done so will wear out fast and have other problems like hydroplaning very easy.

Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring and other "All season" "M+S Rated" tires work better to much better but can have problems driving in heavy rain or any snow/ice regardless on publish data/hype on the manufacturer sites.

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