Used tire theories

[William839]

I have a set of mud terrains dated 2003 , 285/75/16s in EXCELLENT condition, I’m tempted to use them on my full size diesel, but am curious on the theories of “if it’s over 10 years old replace “ have you guys ever used “super” old tires with no visible cracking or rubber deterioration? (Stored indoors , unloaded )

 

[Tank5]

I wouldn’t be as worried using old tires for trail use where the consequences of failure are lower. I wouldn’t use them on a heavy road truck that you would use at highway speeds. I have also found older tires tend to be a more difficult balance and are a little stiffer.

Sell them to someone with a dedicated trail rig or farm truck.

 

[Mauser]

I would run them and not worry. Some people have no sense of adventure.

 

[Tank5]

Drive fast, take chances!

 

[Dumpolina]

This pig had about 12 year old totally rock rashed and wore out 255/85’s that had been on my 94 mini truck.
It’s not a diesel and I never towed out of town with it, but it was a heavy pig and I drove it like a go-cart, WOT everywhere. I was shocked I never had a blowout or even a slow leak

 

[marcfj60]

If it's just a trail rig with no high speed use, go for it. I had some tires on an previous car that looked great, no cracks, lots of tread. They were 12 years old and I had a blowout on the way to work, in the dark, on I-40. I pulled off at 12th street and didn't get a single bum to offer help me change the tire. Thankfully it was a rear tire and a small sedan that was already close to the ground so I was able to just slow down, pull over to the shoulder and put the hazards on. I don't keep any tire older than 10 years on any vehicle that has people in it whose lives I value. Compare the cost of new tires to the value of a loved one.

 

[William839]

If it's just a trail rig with no high speed use, go for it. I had some tires on a previous car that looked great, no cracks, lots of tread. They were 12 years old and I had a blowout on the way to work, in the dark, on I-40. I pulled off at 12th street and didn't get a single bum to offer help me change the tire. Thankfully it was a rear tire and a small sedan that was already close to the ground so I was able to just slow down, pull over to the shoulder and put the hazards on. I don't keep any tire older than 10 years on any vehicle that has people in it whose lives I value. Compare the cost of new tires to the value of a loved one.

Well that helped make my decision
Thanks !

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Given the tires appear OK with no bulges, uneven wear, etc. my cutoff is 20 years.
If you won’t be running those, by all means sell them to someone who will.

 

[William839]

Given the tires appear OK with no bulges, uneven wear, etc. my cutoff is 20 years.
If you won’t be running those, by all means sell them to someone who will.

we will definitely find a use , too good to throw away!