[JoeSixPack1]

I remember as far back as the 50’s that old tires dried out and were junk after 7 to 10 years. I always thought it was COMMON knowledge.

Here we are 50 years later and morons at the wheel are still clueless. And to add to it, most likely called the tire guy that ever even dared mention that “tires will dry rot with age” a thief, lier and unscrupulous salesmen.

But,,, the lawsuit makes news. DUH

[Abathar]

"And to add to it, most likely called the tire guy that ever even dared mention that “tires will dry rot with age” a thief, lier and unscrupulous salesmen."

Yep, even when he is 60 years old and works behind the counter at your local Sears store with no commission either. :-)

[MediaMole]

Tires have improved so much since the 1950’s that many people never have to deal with tire problems.

Tires used to last 25,000 miles, so you would replace them every two to three years. That doesn’t include the problems with lost tread and flats, which could force more frequent replacement.

Now, tires are rated for 70,000+ miles and they are usually problem free. Normal drivers will get more than five years out of a set of tires. If you put 70k mile tires on a car driven 5k miles a year and you have the potential for a 14 year old tire. Sometimes a catastrophic failure is the first sign of trouble.

[calex59]

I remember as far back as the 50’s that old tires dried out and were junk after 7 to 10 years. I always thought it was COMMON knowledge.

You and me both, I have known this, it seems, since I was a boy driving my 50 dollar cars around in high school. Old tires deteriorate. The tires today actually stand up better than the ones in the 50s, probably better glues and what not.