Tires are getting "old" March 23, 2021, 09:29:03 pm My Goodyear Wranglers have a code of 4115. This tells me they were manufactured about the first week in November 2015.I just replaced the Trojan T-105 batteries so next will be the tires after our travels this spring/summer/fall.I had Chuck TireMan (RIP😥) install solid brass valve stems. He mentioned something about telling them to be careful when they replace the tires. I can't recall what it was but it was regarding potentially breaking them if they don't line them up correctly? Does anyone know?Also, since these tires have so much tread left I'm considering selling them. Do you think this would be too much of a hassle? Is there a market for "old" tires like this?
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #1 – March 24, 2021, 12:07:14 am Quote from: tedeboy - March 23, 2021, 09:29:03 pmMy Goodyear Wranglers have a code of 4115. This tells me they were manufactured about the first week in November 2015.I just replaced the Trojan T-105 batteries so next will be the tires after our travels this spring/summer/fall.I had Chuck TireMan (RIP😥) install solid brass valve stems. He mentioned something about telling them to be careful when they replace the tires. I can't recall what it was but it was regarding potentially breaking them if they don't line them up correctly? Does anyone know?Also, since these tires have so much tread left I'm considering selling them. Do you think this would be too much of a hassle? Is there a market for "old" tires like this?I don't mean this to be a wiseacre question, but if the tires are being replaced because they are old and potentially unsafe, why would you not dispose of them rather than sell them?Chris 1 Likes
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #2 – March 24, 2021, 12:18:49 am Quote from: Chris Horst - March 24, 2021, 12:07:14 amI don't mean this to be a wiseacre question, but if the tires are being replaced because they are old and potentially unsafe, why would you not dispose of them rather than sell them?ChrisI would disclose that fact.Probably wouldn't get much for them.Probably a hassle.I'll bet the tire store sells them though. Most likely to Mexico.
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #3 – March 24, 2021, 09:08:02 am Quote from: tedeboy - March 24, 2021, 12:18:49 amI would disclose that fact.Probably wouldn't get much for them.Probably a hassle.I'll bet the tire store sells them though. Most likely to Mexico.Quote from: tedeboy - March 24, 2021, 12:18:49 amI would disclose that fact.Probably wouldn't get much for them.Probably a hassle.I'll bet the tire store sells them though. Most likely to Mexico.I new a guy that wanted some old tires for some of his classics in the back yard so he could move them around. I had a guy offer me some old times for the save reason for an old VW.
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #4 – March 24, 2021, 11:27:26 am Quote from: tedeboy - March 23, 2021, 09:29:03 pmAlso, since these tires have so much tread left I'm considering selling them. Do you think this would be too much of a hassle? Is there a market for "old" tires like this?By sell them, I assume you mean a private sale, and that you would inform the buyer of their age and thus potential danger. Still, if a buyer has a serious accident with them, would you want to fight a lawsuit where it is your word against theirs? In a civil suit with a $100k award, where the decision is you are only 10% responsible, you are liable for $10k. Good odds, bad outcome...Steve 2 Likes
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #5 – March 24, 2021, 11:34:05 am There are other uses for tires. Some people like the throw tires around for exercise or use them as weight on push sleds (again for exercise). Go-kart tracks use them as bumpers. People fill them with concrete and make them into a base for a flagpole or throw them in the pond as structure for fish.Kids love a good tire swing!One man's trash is another man's treasure, but I think you're right when you say that you won't get much money for them.I'd just leave them at the tire shop. If there is a use for them, someone will find them.Rich 2 Likes
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #6 – March 24, 2021, 02:56:09 pm Quote from: Steve - March 24, 2021, 11:27:26 amBy sell them, I assume you mean a private sale, and that you would inform the buyer of their age and thus potential danger. Still, if a buyer has a serious accident with them, would you want to fight a lawsuit where it is your word against theirs? In a civil suit with a $100k award, where the decision is you are only 10% responsible, you are liable for $10k. Good odds, bad outcome...SteveGood point.I'll leave them.
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #7 – March 26, 2021, 07:51:32 pm When I put new michelins on the 04 LD the old michelins had 10k mile on them. They were garage kept , sitting on rubber pads but were almost 7 years old. I put them on craigslist stating the above with caution...a construction worked snapped them up and told me all his tires had at least 3 plugs in each and slick...so he was happy to get them and those he said were the best tires he had put on his truck. Made his day....Sold for 200.00. 2 Likes
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #8 – March 27, 2021, 02:12:53 pm Hi Ted; By all means sell them. A friend (now retired, ha ha, no pun intended) was a portable welder, and his welding truck stayed at a place of employment, (an oil refinery) for months at a time, just moving around inside the extensive establishment to places where he welded. Low speed motion. He considered 10 years, time to get new (used) tires. RonB
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #9 – March 27, 2021, 03:52:50 pm Agree with Ron here, you’re not going to make significant money, but that’s not the point. The tires have outlived what you need them for but better to find a second home for them than having them end up being disposed of.As long as you are clearly selling used tires at a stated age “as is” I do not see the issue. People here have bought and sold entire used rigs used without such concerns right?
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #10 – March 27, 2021, 04:09:31 pm My tires are on my friends 46 Chevy pickup. I used them for trading stock, he's happy and I didn't send them to the dump. Just let everyone know they are dated tires. Someone will always have a use for them.Jon 1 Likes
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #11 – March 28, 2021, 12:48:19 pm The used tires would be ok for a trailer or much lighter vehicle for a few more years, but I just let the tire shop keep them. Much easier. They may sell them.
Re: Tires are getting "old" Reply #12 – March 28, 2021, 03:48:04 pm "The used tires would be ok for a trailer..."LazyMikeOnly "Trailer Service (TS)" rated tires should be used on trailers, particularly travel trailers!
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