Re: Another Question On Enclosed Trailer Tires
I suppose I’m the poster child for expired tires. When I bought my ‘62 in 1991 it had some terrible rubber. Since the car is unrestored and original I tried and did find some whitewall tires that almost matched exactly the width and location of the original whitewall tires. Firestones. Those same tires are still on the car and look as good externally as the day they were purchased. Don’t know about their innards, but the car has been garaged in a conditioned space since day one. Guess I shouldn’t plan any long road trips with it.
I realize these aren’t trailer tires. I have 10 ply on my trailer and keep them covered. Wish I could be more worried about aging on them but they seem to wear out before getting old. I keep track of the date of purchase and would change them if they got to 6 years just to be safe. Cheap insurance.
I suppose I’m the poster child for expired tires. When I bought my ‘62 in 1991 it had some terrible rubber. Since the car is unrestored and original I tried and did find some whitewall tires that almost matched exactly the width and location of the original whitewall tires. Firestones. Those same tires are still on the car and look as good externally as the day they were purchased. Don’t know about their innards, but the car has been garaged in a conditioned space since day one. Guess I shouldn’t plan any long road trips with it.
I realize these aren’t trailer tires. I have 10 ply on my trailer and keep them covered. Wish I could be more worried about aging on them but they seem to wear out before getting old. I keep track of the date of purchase and would change them if they got to 6 years just to be safe. Cheap insurance.
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