Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I bought a new car several years ago, and within 6 months, I noticed a rough ride and excessive road noise. I took it to a good mechanic and he said the tire tread was starting to separate. I replaced the original Continental tires with new Michelins, and the car became so smooth and quiet that it didn't even seem like the same car.
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Boy O Boy is that great news or what. I'm going to take our friend's van for an inspection. Fingers crossed for him.
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I warned Dale Earnhardt about this as far back as '99. Didn't listen.
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I think that dry rot, or whatever you want to call it, is a real thing. But, I don't think it has anything to do with Florida. Tires can deteriorate no matter where you are, if they are old and you haven't been using them. I have been to Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, and the Middle East, and they drive their cars until the tires are bald and their weather conditions are much worse than Florida.
Last edited by retiredguy123; 02-28-2019 at 04:17 PM. |
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Bad vibes from Key Scales Ford----I wouldn't go back there on a bet.
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Dry rot happens when rubber sits, unmoving, on concrete for extended lengths of time. Happened to my bicycle up north. The bike shop told me to keep the bike off the ground in the winter, and it'd extend the life of the tires a couple more years. Concrete absorbs the moisture/oil/whateveritisthatyouneedtonotbedry.
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Always park on carpet if possible.
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I agree.
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But then I cant get to the couch.
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I replace my tires every 5 years regardless of wear or dry rot. Usually they are worn enough by then and need replaced. IMO the most important thing check tire pressure at,least 1 month. Low tire pressure makes tire run hot. IMO this causes the tires to break down quicker. IMO when temps go up and down. You loose about 2 psi month.
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