Still have original tires on the car. Wondering if they should be replaced for safety reasons? 13-14 years old.
7,000 miles, always indoors. No checking/cracking/leaks etc. Wonder how long to keep them in use?
I see that Firestone still has similar "Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500's" still available.
any ideas? Or just drive em.
Orig tire longevity
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Orig tire longevity
mattie
2000 T/A Firehawk #C15
Black, T-tops, 6spd.
2000 T/A Firehawk #C15
Black, T-tops, 6spd.
- Scott Chab
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Re: Orig tire longevity
Tires should be replaced every 5-6 years regardless of mileage.
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Re: Orig tire longevity
I'm still running the original tires on mine as well. Here's an article...http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/ ... techid=138
2001 NBM T/A Firehawk Convertible
All GM options, MN6
SLP options - Bilstein, Auburn, Chrome Wheels, Cover, Portfolio, Personalized Mat
Custom FRC's & head plate, DG SFC's & STB, Loudmouth II
All GM options, MN6
SLP options - Bilstein, Auburn, Chrome Wheels, Cover, Portfolio, Personalized Mat
Custom FRC's & head plate, DG SFC's & STB, Loudmouth II
Re: Orig tire longevity
Yes - from someone that has experienced two blowouts from older tires. They came with my 77, and I wasn't sure how old they were.
When the first one blew, I didn't think much about it. Then a couple of months later a second one blew (causing more damage) and I realized what was going on.
When the first one blew, I didn't think much about it. Then a couple of months later a second one blew (causing more damage) and I realized what was going on.
1977 Trans Am W72 SE (sold)
1999 Trans Am 30th Anniversary number 953 (sold)
2000 Trans Am Firehawk number 263 (sold)
1999 Trans Am 30th Anniversary number 953 (sold)
2000 Trans Am Firehawk number 263 (sold)
Re: Orig tire longevity
Agreed.Scott Chab wrote:Tires should be replaced every 5-6 years regardless of mileage.
I try to replace mine at least every 4-5 years. I also never wear tires out, the car is not driven that much... but for safety reasons yes.