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posted by  longhorizon on  Sun Apr 22 00:26 CST 2007
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While going through my wife's BMW's owners manual to figure out how to reset the tire pressure warning light, I came across a statement that, while tires may be rated for a ten year life span, BMW recommends changing tires no later that every six years, regardless of wear.

Which brings me to my tires, not only period correct, but absolutely vintage Michelin 165R15s. (Read: 40+ years old). I'm not sure it's a great idea to take these out on the highway anymore but for obvious reasons (money, time, etc), I'd rather keep what I have.

I've never seen this discussed in any of the vintage car magazines, etc that I read. Any comments? Any science?

Thank you.

KaiS
'67 Duett






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