SIX Year Old Drag Radials...Still OK?
02-03-2011, 10:13 AM
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SIX Year Old Drag Radials...Still OK? I just bought a used pair of 255/50/16 Mickey Thompson ET Street drag radials. When they arrived, I checked the date code and discovered they were made in late '04, so they're 6 years old. I'm not worried about the safety issue since they're radials, but how well will they hook? Will they "come back" after a good burn out? They're in GREAT shape and they're only supposed to have 80 miles on them with no track passes, but the age does have me a little concerned...
02-04-2011, 11:07 AM
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I just had a nitto let go on the freeway this morning that i bought in 4-09. less than 1000 miles on it. it messed up the rear lower quarter panel on its way out. just sayin'
oh, and it killed my wheel too
oh, and it killed my wheel too
02-04-2011, 03:45 PM
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A two year old tire doesn't fail due to age. Something else went wrong (defect, road debris, etc., etc.).
