Hi Daisy,
You've just given me something new to worry about. The tires on my 73 Land
Yacht look like the originals . They are not even radials as far as I can
tell. Lots of tread on them still, but also plenty of weather cracks in the
side walls. Should I bite the bullet and replace them with radials?
Tom
Portland, OR
> Note: Rick Davis is not only a seasoned VAC member, he tows other
> people's trailers for a living. He probably has more towing miles on
> him than most of us put together. ( miles on his truck that is...a Dodge
> as I remember..)
>
> Another note:
> Tires that "look" just fine but are over 5 years old are a blow out
> waiting to happen. As mentioned, the tires fit pretty snuggly inside
> the wheel well. When that tire blows out the shreds will destroy the
> thin aluminum wheel well, and anything else nearby. As you might imagine
> this is an expensive wreck to fix. Much more expensive than new tires,
> and it doesn't do nice things to your insurance rates. If you must
> gamble, Vegas is more fun.
>
> Daisy (crispy in Rapid City)