UV tyre damage - - Page 2

Mellis46 · 14-08-18, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiden

For balance...

I have a 1992 Alfa Romeo garage queen that still has three of it's original Goodyears.

They still look perfect & don't lose air.

For regular driving I would of course change these

Now thats good going

esseff · 14-08-18, 12:28 PM

I'm not advocating anything here but as a point of interest, aircraft tyres with sidewalls that are weather-checked can continue in service as long as the cords aren't exposed.

ovalking · 14-08-18, 09:43 PM

I've got Continentals and Bridgestones with cracking.
Those stored in a dark shed have fared no better.

14-08-18, 12:28 PM	#12
esseff Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Castle Donington Posts: 57	I'm not advocating anything here but as a point of interest, aircraft tyres with sidewalls that are weather-checked can continue in service as long as the cords aren't exposed.

14-08-18, 09:43 PM	#13
ovalking Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ipswich Posts: 272	I've got Continentals and Bridgestones with cracking. Those stored in a dark shed have fared no better.