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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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I just noticed this today as I left work. These tires are over 10 years old, so I know I need to replace them. Just wanted to know if I could drive on them for a week or so till I can swing a new set of tires. Max speed to and from work is 45mph.






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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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The small cracking is not that bad, but the big separation has me worried. The max safe life of a tire is 6 years.
 
Old Jan 3, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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You are pressing your luck with those tires. They could last months or could blow out tomorrow.
Change them ASAP.
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 06:03 AM
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One bad bump could blow them. There is no telling how long they will last.
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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If you have to ask how dangerous it is, it's probably too dangerous. :P
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Yeah.... I had one blow out and it was in better shape than that. Replace ASAP.
 
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