posted 09-14-2016 11:28 AM                  

While the responsibility for this accident and the wisdom of driving 90 mph on public streets can be debated, this writer makes a very important point that applies to all of us, as our original tires have "aged out".

There has been some disagreement here over using N.O.S. run-flats when they can be found. This article is pretty persuasive that this is not a good idea.

Read it and decide for yourselves....

posted 09-14-2016 09:45 PM                  

Age & heat? I wonder about the multi-millions of radiator hoses, fan belts, and serpentine belts hanging in the auto parts stores and their huge, hot warehouses for 5 years//10 years//15 years or more just waiting for someone to need them? Because of age,,,,do they toss them into the dumpster and replace them with new, fresh inventory?

The answer is NO........... Just saying..

Any thoughts?

posted 09-15-2016 06:47 AM                  

Awareness is the key. I have the wheels and tires off each car annually to clean everything at look closely at the tire beads and at the bottoms of the tread blocks for signs of cracking. I spend some time on each tire before reinstalling it. No I can't inspect inside the tires but I do the best that I can. At the same time I inspect the hoses and belts plus the weather striping. I found a product from Germany that helps protect the rubber parts.

We're still driving the original run flats. We don't typically do spirited driving. When that was tried at Tail of the Dragon, it was obvious that the tires weren't what they once were and we slowed down before we got into trouble.

I don't want to tell anyone what to do. That's up to them. I'm sharing what we do and what makes us feel safe. There is no easy answer.

posted 09-15-2016 09:06 AM                  

I was just throwing out a question about belts and hoses at auto parts stores and warehouses,,since I spent 10 years working at them and seen those items 'hanging around' for decades and not being sold. My point was directed at > 'nobody gives those items a second thought when they need to purchase them'. I've never heard a customer ask 'how old are these new belts or hoses?' when buying for their immediate need. I'm just questioning how 'age and heat' may, or may not, effect these rubber items as well?

posted 09-15-2016 11:54 AM                  

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Originally posted by StingRay:
And then theres Trojans that go unused for years ... then heat is applied and friction ... another potential blowout with potentially catastrophic results too!

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Ray, is this your personal story? Lol

posted 03-10-2017 12:28 PM                  

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Originally posted by dmonty57:
I have a 1999 and the rats attacked it. so far I have replaced the engine wiring harness, starter, fuel pump, TPS and IAC.
The car now starts and it instantly goes to max RPM's.
The OBDII shows no ECU faults nor diagnostic codes.
I have been to several repair shops but no one wants to touch it. Any suggestions?

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I would look at the TPS (throttle position sensor).

posted 03-21-2017 11:34 PM                  

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Originally posted by MDProwler:
The biggest difference between tires and under the hood components is UV. UV rays will age the rubber more then age alone. Eagle runflat original tires may not be cracked but are so hard that you won't get any decent traction. My Koumos are over 5 years old and although they still have plenty of tread ( ok, the front ones do ) they don't have the grip they used to. I have had the back end start to come around on some not so aggressive curves so time for a change. Just wish I could get the same tire.

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