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TexasTom
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« on: April 09, 2011, 03:42:18 am »
I have 2 pairs of 145 Michelin XZX fronts ... probably 15+ years old showing some dry cracks but appear still drivable ...
What/Where do YOU limit the lifespan of these fine examples of French rubber rolling stock for your looker?
Keep in mind replacements are $300+/pair!
Sucks to be cheap ...
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2011, 04:29:06 am »
I ran 135 x 400 Michelin's on my 2CV till a side wall split and the tube protruded...like a giant hemorrhoid  Cheesy

Otherwise the sidewall rubber is there for protection of the carcass and appearance.   
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2011, 07:26:12 am »
According to our tyre shop- 5 years. Mine are 20 and he got emotional fitting them.  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2011, 07:46:58 am »
I don't know what michelin put in their ruber compound but they seem to last a lot longer than other make's .
I know your not supposed to run tyres over 5 - 7 years old but Ive seen Michelin's 3 to four time's that vintage still looking fresh and new .
My 135's are 12 years old , they were N.O.S. but when fitted the tyre guy's said they were as fresh and flexable as a new pair  Cool
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2011, 13:11:00 pm »
The 145's on my Americans were purchased in 1985 and used on my high-school car.  No cracks in the sidewalls...still look perfect. Probably should replace them though  Cheesy   Roll Eyes
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2011, 13:33:00 pm »
Quote from: Cornpanzer on April 09, 2011, 13:11:00 pm
The 145's on my Americans were purchased in 1985 and used on my high-school car.  No cracks in the sidewalls...still look perfect. Probably should replace them though  Cheesy   Roll Eyes

My point exactly!
Is Coker pretty much the only place to get them anymore???
Since these are off the car, I might pull them from the rims to inspect while I restore the wheels and I'll go from there ... maybe have them MRI'd Cheesy
Thanks! Good to know I'm not the only one ...
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2011, 15:04:33 pm »
TexasTom,
       I think alot of it has to do with where you live and if the car is garaged or not. Now if they are not on a car, and stored well I think they could last years and years. In the SoCal desert, the heat/sun will cause them to wear quickly! Just my 2 cents Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Tongue
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2011, 18:50:24 pm »
Mine went on in 1992... They're still on
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