Seems to me you might get a pretty good answer directly
from the Michelin engineers, on the phone at :
1-800-847-3435 or michelinman.com.
Just don't ask the ones who built the Indy F1 tires.
Peter
also 63 built BJ7
Even though the 165 SR 15
> Michelin XZX tires look to
> be in great shape, they have been on the car over 13
> years. Some sources
> suggest replacement every 6 years (and definitely no
> longer than 10 years).
> Due to aging, apparently, the tires can fail. I hate
> to get rid of these
> tires since they are no longer made and they have
> seemed to perform well.
> However, I certainly do not want to suffer the
> consequences of tire failure at
> speed.
>
> I would really appreciate others views on this aging
> issue. Also, would it
> make for better handling to go to a wider tire? If
so,
> how wide can the 60
> spoke wheels accomodate? Any suggestions on brands?
> If the 6 year figure is
> valid, tires on my car are going to "age out" before
> they wear out. It seems
> logical to buy a lower cost / mileage tire unless it
> drastically affects
> handling.
>
> I know that tire issues have been previously discussed
> on the List; however I
> did not find the needed info in the Archives.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Andy
> Renton, WA
> 63 BJ7
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