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Post by kelsham on Jun 29, 2013 15:18:28 GMT
Just for David, I moved the folder from behind the Landcrab and went to Llandrindod Wells to buy some Tiger seal. The noise is gone, so some good has come of all the work. I flew the old girl home round the Welsh roads.
I have now noticed the rear tyres are beginning to show cracks in the side walls. They are 13 inch wheels on the early cars I believe if memory serves me. After a little thought I remember having them fitted thirteen years ago. How time flies.
Kels.
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Post by Penguin45 on Jun 29, 2013 18:03:08 GMT
Sounds like a result, Kels. Still very chuckable, aren't they?
Bit from the British Rubber Manufacturers Association:
"The British Rubber Manufacturers Association (BRMA) recommended practice issued June, 2001, states "BRMA members strongly recommend that unused tyres should not be put into service if they are over six years old and that all tyres should be replaced ten years from the date of their manufacture." "
You've got me going now - I think I've got at least one, possibly two, tyres at about 8 years old.
Chris.
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 30, 2013 9:44:38 GMT
Great news that the wheel bearing was the cause Kels, sorry for the nagging! I imagine there are many classic cars out there with tyres well past the 6 year recommended life. I guess this is an average figure and may be extended if the mileage is low and the car is not left standing for months. My only mishap with old tyres was a Saab 900 where the rear tyres wore only very slowly and I didn't rotate them at services. One day in the outside lane - where else - the tread parted company and it sounded like a machine gun. The tyre didn't blow however. Regards David Sounds like a result, Kels. Still very chuckable, aren't they? Bit from the British Rubber Manufacturers Association: "The British Rubber Manufacturers Association (BRMA) recommended practice issued June, 2001, states "BRMA members strongly recommend that unused tyres should not be put into service if they are over six years old and that all tyres should be replaced ten years from the date of their manufacture." " You've got me going now - I think I've got at least one, possibly two, tyres at about 8 years old. Chris.
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