Tire Dry Rot in Florida?

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You're not going to believe this! FRance we took your advice and went to Wildwood Tire. They examined the tires and said"I'd love to sell you tires, but there is nothing wrong with your tires. " He then asked what made you think you had dry rot? Husband then related the story about Key Scales Ford. We don't know who to believe anymore. ������
I'd trust Wildwood Tire. I think the dry rot is BS.
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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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I'd trust Wildwood Tire. I think the dry rot is BS.
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.

The Sidewalls just look terrible.
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You're not going to believe this! FRance we took your advice and went to Wildwood Tire. They examined the tires and said"I'd love to sell you tires, but there is nothing wrong with your tires. " He then asked what made you think you had dry rot? Husband then related the story about Key Scales Ford. We don't know who to believe anymore. ������
I would believe Wildwood Tires. They have nothing to gain by telling you that you don't need new tires. I don't know where Key Scales Ford is but I would stay away from them for service.
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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.

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Bad vibes from Key Scales Ford----I wouldn't go back there on a bet.
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I'd trust Wildwood Tire. I think the dry rot is BS.
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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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Bad vibes from Key Scales Ford----I wouldn't go back there on a bet.
I agree.
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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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