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Georgia_Boy

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I just picked up a set of 18x9 fronts and 18x10 rear Boyd Coddingtons off a Mercedes. The Michelin Pilot sports are like new with no cracks or wear. They were only on the car for a photo shoot and have been in climate controlled storage for 10 years and were aired down before being placed in storage. I just want to get some opinions on running a tire that was produced in 2002 but looks brand new.
 
Double's Dub

Double's Dub

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Good luck bud, not only are the wheels going to be hard to pull off (pending offsets) but them tires are quite old. I personally wouldn't risk it with that old of a tire.
 
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ATR

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What Double's Dub said... Tires that old can look fine but they indeed may NOT be safe. Not worth the risk of a blowout when you're cursing down the highway at 70+mph.
 
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Georgia_Boy

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I've already test fitted the wheels. They do stick out a little but I'm ok with that. I'm at stock suspension height and don't plan on going lower. I also have Firestone helper bags in the rear so fender run isn't a concern. I had pretty much made up my mind to buy new tires but just wanted the input. Thanks for the reply.
 
Double's Dub

Double's Dub

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No problem man. Are you planning on cambering the wheels? I would think that they would poke a shatload... In for pics though
 
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Georgia_Boy

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The fronts are about an inch outside the fender and the rears are about 2 inches out but the fronts don't scrub and thanks to the airbags the tears won't. I drive way too much to stretch and camber tires, about 60k per year. I have a body shop in GA working on removable fender flares so I can swap back and forth from stock tires for long hauls. Basically the 18's are for when I have some down time and GTG's to attend.
 
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ATR

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They sound very cool! I'd think a subtle permanent fender flare that looks stock would likely look best.
Super wide wheels aren't my thing, but I'd still love to see how this looks when you're done :cool:
 
Sonny@TireRack.com

Sonny@TireRack.com

sonny@tirerack.com
Georgia_Boy said:
I just picked up a set of 18x9 fronts and 18x10 rear Boyd Coddingtons off a Mercedes. The Michelin Pilot sports are like new with no cracks or wear. They were only on the car for a photo shoot and have been in climate controlled storage for 10 years and were aired down before being placed in storage. I just want to get some opinions on running a tire that was produced in 2002 but looks brand new.
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10 years unmounted in climate controlled environment would be the max. I wouldn't risk it. New tires can be had for a "reasonable" amount.
 
nakenyon

nakenyon

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Definitely agree with everyone else. 13 years is a really long time for tires. Best to get new ones.
 
corrado917

corrado917

Go Kart Champion
Avoid those tires, away too old.


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