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What is the failure mode for aged tires?
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Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by skyway View PostSpeaking of big cars, I never had a problem with the 14 inch wheels & 225x70's on my big block '66 VIP.
No hubcap walk, no nuthin!don
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Originally posted by skyway View PostSpeaking of big cars, I never had a problem with the 14 inch wheels & 225x70's on my big block '66 VIP.
No hubcap walk, no nuthin!Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by GTHawk View PostThis may make sense as the leverage to bend a 14'' wheel will be greater than a 15'' . I have a car with 14'' bias ply white walls that look great still have good tread and have no cracks. Now this might get some comments but makes a statement as to how long some bias plies will last because they have been on the car since 1968, so they are 50 years old. Next time I get the car out I'll check the brand.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by studegary View PostThe life cycle of bias ply versus steel belted radial is like apples and oranges.don
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Originally posted by studegary View PostWhen you say "...I experienced back in the day of those tiny 14's.", I was thinking of the late 1950s and 1960s when I drove a lot of new and late model cars with 14 inch wheels very hard and at high speeds (excess of 100 mph). I do not recall one blow out. Then you speak of; "...junk cars back in the 70's." Those wheels/tires were probably well worn out and aged at that time. Last you refer to; "...18 to 20 inch wheels...". These must be on new or nearly new cars (and SUV/truck chassis). These are not valid comparisons. Also, throw in the advances in tires/wheels/suspensions in the past 60 years.
Irregardless to what I post you seem to find fault, so I'll refrain in the future from commenting.
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Don't be discouraged by diverging comments. We all have our experiences and opinions. The purpose of a forum is to allow everybody to comment. We can all learn from each other even if we disagree on why things might happen. The truth usually becomes apparent after we all discuss it for a few days!
Besides you might be more expert in the next subject coming up.Diesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect.
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