Re: [Chrysler300] Wheels & Tires

[dan300f@xxxxxxx]

Hi all:

I was unaware that 6 years was the magic number for tires but  from my 
experience, I tend to agree that it would be very prudent to adhere to this figure 
if one plans to drive at highway speeds.  I had tires on my '66 300 conv. that 
were about 10 years old and less than 15,000 miles on them.  About 2 years 
ago, 2 of them, at different times, shredded on the freeway.  Because of the 
weight of the car, I did not feel them until the shredding was almost to the rim 
when the long strands started to hit the wheel well.  No other warning.

I buy Tiger Paws  with the extra load rating.  Two years ago I paid $50 each 
for them. I do not need 120 mph ratings.   I will change them out in 6 years.  
This represents an insurance policy of about $50 per year.  Kinda cheap I'd 
say.  And on the '66, I will have put probably only 1000 miles on the tires.  
Seems like a waste but then the car is worth a bit of change.

Dan Reitz
Northridge, CA


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