Tire Age Story' dd this kill Paul Walker?

[tulowd]

While I'm not a fan of Matt Farrah or his non technical "expertise", this is well worth a read and should get everyone motivated to look at the production date code on all your rides tires.

http://www.thedrive.com/opinion/5189/the-truth-behind-what-caused-paul-walkers-fatal-crash

[ZR]

"I'll just take it easy because I know they are old". Guess how many times I've heard it?

[baddbullitt]

I found the comments more entertaining than the article..lol But tires do play a key roll in your safety out on the road. So the chap isn't all wrong..

[ZR]

Yea article is a tad over the top but his point is well taken.

[allicedout]

Point noted....

[92redragtop]

I had a set of Goodyear ZR tires on the Fox a few years back and from new they would spin like crazy even at low speed and also slide when braking. Would spin out easily in the wet too. It was dangerous. Fought with Goodyear Canada and retailer for a while but to no avail - they offered to provide a discount on a new set but I was pissed so went BF Goodrich and replaced the set that only had one season on them. Been fine ever since and have never purchased Goodyear tires for any of my cars after that.

I didn't know about the tire dating back then but I suspect that I was sold "old" new tires.

[RedSN]

Yea article is a tad over the top but his point is well taken.
Ummm, yeah. It's starts off with the headline: "The Truth Behind What Caused Paul Walker's Fatal Crash. The likely cause is so mundane we never talk about it."

How can you put "the truth" followed immediately by "the likely" in the same headline?
Sorry if I missed the point of the article, but he lost me at "the truth".

[ZR]

Given how technically advanced accident recreation is these days, if he's correct about original tires, surprised it was not included in the cause.

[allicedout]

So what is acceptable? I'll be purchasing a new set in the spring and wouldn't mind a little information.

[JonsMustang]

Usually 1 year within manufacturing date, each tire has a manufacturing stamp on them.
So what is acceptable? I'll be purchasing a new set in the spring and wouldn't mind a little information.

[allicedout]

Usually 1 year within manufacturing date, each tire has a manufacturing stamp on them.

Good to know..... Now I'm that guy who doesn't drive much and could easily get many years from a set of tires.... How long can I keep them on until I need to get a fresh set? Assuming they haven't wore out before then.

[tulowd]

At app 5 yrs from the date of production they should be replaced, which some will argue is too frequently. This is why I don't mind running soft compound tires, since they usually wear out in 2 or 3 seasons, depending how much driving I do.

Tire Mfrs seem to say 10 yrs MAX, (some say 6) but that covers all the basic econo etc tires. Anything hi po that you are looking for grip and performance driving from, common sense says less.

[JonsMustang]

Good to know..... Now I'm that guy who doesn't drive much and could easily get many years from a set of tires.... How long can I keep them on until I need to get a fresh set? Assuming they haven't wore out before then.

5-6 years max.

[cf105arrow]

After 5 you're driving on hockey pucks.

[bluetoy]

Well my hockey pucks are plenty good after 8 years. Date stamp 4908. They are definitely not hard. Proper storage and usage will keep them alive and well for a long time.Paul Walker was killed by a driver going way too fast on a public street.

[RedSN]

^^^too obvious.

The widow is looking for something she can sue somebody for.

[Intmdtr]

I have had my nitto 555's on the car since '09, still lots of tread left.

[Parkway Ford Lincoln SVT]

Here's a bulletin from the Rubber Association of Canada on the topic, from 2009 though:


Tires are composed of various materials, including rubber, having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire. These component properties evolve over a combination of time, service and storage conditions. For each individual tire, this change is affected by many elements such as temperature, storage conditions, and conditions of use (e.g., load, speed, inflation pressure, impacts and road hazard injury) to which a tire is subjected throughout its life. Since service and storage conditions vary widely, accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire based on simple calendar age is not possible.

The RAC is not aware of scientific or technical data that establishes or identifies a specific minimum or maximum service life for passenger and light truck tires. However, in some cases a tire or vehicle manufacturer may make a specific tire replacement recommendation regarding its products. If so, the consumer should consult the manufacturer with any questions with regard to following the recommendation. Further, any such recommendation should not be considered a minimum serviceable life for the tire.

[Armen]

I change my tires every two years or so :)

[ZR]

You've clearly confused tires with entire vehicle.