05-26-2017, 11:17 PM
I have warned against driving on old tires in tire threads here at least twice.
Whoever put 9 year old tires on an ultra-performance car deserves a little guilt for the crash. The driver was still going something like 50 MPH above the speed limit, so they deserve the majority of the blame.
You should NEVER drive on tires over 6 years old. I would only excuse someone that owns a 60 year old classic and are showing it at a concours. It can be extended a few years if the tires are stored in a dark garage, but you shouldn't be showing off or doing 40 MPH over the speed limit on them.
Whoever put 9 year old tires on an ultra-performance car deserves a little guilt for the crash. The driver was still going something like 50 MPH above the speed limit, so they deserve the majority of the blame.
You should NEVER drive on tires over 6 years old. I would only excuse someone that owns a 60 year old classic and are showing it at a concours. It can be extended a few years if the tires are stored in a dark garage, but you shouldn't be showing off or doing 40 MPH over the speed limit on them.