The word ‘obsolete’ in dictionary.com’s definition describes the definition, not the meaning of ‘moot’.
Most of what I read in these fora is well-informed. Occasionally I read some guff. I’ve had 13 years of experience with what would qualify as ‘bad gas’ (up to 18 months old) but never the purported problems.
My tires look okay; all but one hold air as well as they did when new. I appreciate that I can’t tell everything by looking. I’d like to know if there’s an objective test for the purported defects of an old tire.
Well, now we circle back to your original post after all your arguing and snarky answers to people who do, indeed, know that you should replace your tires.
Yes, LOOK at the date code. If it is more than 10 years old, the tires should be replaced even if the tire has plenty of tread as many here have already posted.
If you really want an objective measurement then take a durometer tester and determine the Shore A hardness of the rubber. 80 at room temperature (70F) should be your limit.
Now do you have some snarky comment on the advice given?
I have a 57 Dodge that have had the tires on it for at least 20 years. They still look like new but are far from being what anyone sensible would consider to be safe. If you have a ridge, it’s “normal” as in “that commonly happens” but between the ridge and their age, I wouldn’t risk it. You may be able to get the tire shop to seal up the leak but the tire is probably not very safe. I risk it on mine, but I accept the risk.