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Old 09-21-2014, 08:51 PM
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What kind of driving do you do that you only get 8K out of a tire?
RWD sports car, high torque.
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:53 PM
 
Location: Somewhere in America
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RWD sports car, high torque.
Do you speed like you're in NASCAR? I have had a sports car and SUVs and not gone through tires like that. Just wondering.
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:55 PM
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Do you speed like you're in NASCAR? I have had a sports car and SUVs and not gone through tires like that. Just wondering.
No, this is standard for my vehicle. I do like to accelerate fast, but I rarely ever speed. Tread wear is 180, top speed of tires are 186mph.
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:04 PM
 
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No, this is standard for my vehicle. I do like to accelerate fast, but I rarely ever speed. Tread wear is 180, top speed of tires are 186mph.
Sounds like an expensive ride! What is it? I'm still drooling over the $140K Viper they had at the Dodge dealership when I picked up my Durango Citadel. I can only imagine what the maintenance costs on that Viper must be!
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:13 PM
 
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Sounds like an expensive ride! What is it? I'm still drooling over the $140K Viper they had at the Dodge dealership when I picked up my Durango Citadel. I can only imagine what the maintenance costs on that Viper must be!
If you can afford a viper you think they care about maintenance cost.
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:17 PM
 
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If you can afford a viper you think they care about maintenance cost.
Probably not. I just see $$$$$$ down the drain. Everyone needs a dream though.
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:22 PM
 
Location: Southern Arizona
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Bought a new vehicle 2 1/2 weeks ago so that's how old the tires are. On other vehicles, I've had to replace them between 3-5 years. It all depends on the milage and how they wear. I've had steal cords show because the alignment was badly off. It happened so slowly that I didn't notice it/was used to it. Now that was dangerous.
Just for kicks, SS20Ts . . . compare the "build date" on the tires to the "build date" on your new vehicle.

You may be surprised at the difference between the age of the tires vs the age of vehicle.
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:30 PM
 
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Just for kicks, SS20Ts . . . compare the "build date" on the tires to the "build date" on your new vehicle.

You may be surprised at the difference between the age of the tires vs the age of vehicle.
That is a good point. Since it's the end of the factory year, the vehicle is probably several months old already. Where can you read the date on the tire? Don't say the stickers because they are long gone.
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:44 PM
 
Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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On the tire sidewall.

Tire Date Codes

More info on Google.
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Old 09-22-2014, 12:03 AM
 
Location: Southern Arizona
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That is a good point. Since it's the end of the factory year, the vehicle is probably several months old already. Where can you read the date on the tire? Don't say the stickers because they are long gone.
Here ya go, SS20Ts . . .

These Network News Videos on Old Tires uncover the Date Code Mystery . . .


Dangerous Tires - YouTube


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How To Check The Age Of Your Tires - YouTube
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