It seems to me like the biggest threat we have to tire life is age, not
wear.
My TR3 has a beautiful like new set of Michelins, but they're 10 years old.
Michelins tells me 6 years is the limit, although if there is no
deterioration in the carcass (inside) they may be ok a little longer sinced
they are
inside and out of sunlight, but that I should dismount them and check inside
annually.
My Jaguar tires are Dunlops, but they are 7 years old now. They will all get
replaced in time just due to age. I have had no problem with inflation.
When I was in Naval Aviation (a long time ago) nitrogen was being used as I
recall because of fire hazards with air at very high pressures and
temperatures in aircraft tires
Mike Moore .
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