Every 6 Years?
#1
Every 6 Years?
I own a 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Automatic (Tiptronic) with 54,000 km (33,000 miles) on it. My owner's manual says I should change the tires every six years regardless of mileage. Is that overly cautious? Can I get away with keeping the tires longer than that?
I went to the dealer about a year ago, and they said the tires were in great shape. I'm going on a long road trip in June 2010, and some of the roads along the way may be a little sketchy.
Thanks
I went to the dealer about a year ago, and they said the tires were in great shape. I'm going on a long road trip in June 2010, and some of the roads along the way may be a little sketchy.
Thanks
#2
I would not be worried about it unless you see stress cracks in the sidewalls. We just donated our old Subaru Outback and it's rear tires were over 10 years old and still working fine.
TBH this is the first I've ever heard of such a thing.
TBH this is the first I've ever heard of such a thing.
#4
You're ALL smoking KRAKK!
Your tire replacement should be based on wear, not years.
Rotate them, at least 2x/year, like Audie.
Check teh tread (I swear, if I hear of ANY of you calling them "threads," I'll come over there and give you each a purple-nurple), inside and outside, each time you rotate. You can pick up a device for doing this at your locak auto parts store or tire shop; or, use a penny. For the record, IDT the penny method is worth while. By teh time you're down to 1/32nd" of tread you're riding on borrowed time and risking your life, and everybody's in the car WITH you, and those in cars around you.
Also:
If you're tires last 6 uears you're paying bottom-dollar for high-mileage tires. High-mileage means low-traction. Again, you're risking lives, ESPECIALLY in inclement weather.
I recommend:
Trade in your Audi for a Honda, so you can afford replacement parts when you rear-end the school bus in front of you in the rain. You can use teh extra money to buy a set of "lifetime" tires made from the same rubber they use in $5.00 tennis-shoes. Cost maybe $100.00/set and they last forever. With the leftover loot upgrade your insurance.
Your tire replacement should be based on wear, not years.
Rotate them, at least 2x/year, like Audie.
Check teh tread (I swear, if I hear of ANY of you calling them "threads," I'll come over there and give you each a purple-nurple), inside and outside, each time you rotate. You can pick up a device for doing this at your locak auto parts store or tire shop; or, use a penny. For the record, IDT the penny method is worth while. By teh time you're down to 1/32nd" of tread you're riding on borrowed time and risking your life, and everybody's in the car WITH you, and those in cars around you.
Also:
If you're tires last 6 uears you're paying bottom-dollar for high-mileage tires. High-mileage means low-traction. Again, you're risking lives, ESPECIALLY in inclement weather.
I recommend:
Trade in your Audi for a Honda, so you can afford replacement parts when you rear-end the school bus in front of you in the rain. You can use teh extra money to buy a set of "lifetime" tires made from the same rubber they use in $5.00 tennis-shoes. Cost maybe $100.00/set and they last forever. With the leftover loot upgrade your insurance.
#5
It would also appear that these are OE tires, so if any blame needs to be put forth as to the tire compound chosen, Audi AG would be the culprit, NOT the OP. And all of the points made would be more apropos for your tubby A8 than for his more svelte A4. If I remember correctly, the OE Conti's on my '98 A8 were not exactly premium stick-to-the-road rubber, either.
You seem like a well-meaning fellow, Spanky. PLEASE, please, please give me an excuse to drive down to DC and shave your fro'.
#6
can I watch ? :-)
who drives old tires on his car? wear, breaking, sault, chemicals and others spilsl ruin rubber...so if u are going to depend on piece of rubber, better use new (like a condom..never use twice, regardless what your buddies tell you)
p.s. to avoid questions..I worked with tires, and they might be in great shape, but ageing alos takes its toll even stored in garage
who drives old tires on his car? wear, breaking, sault, chemicals and others spilsl ruin rubber...so if u are going to depend on piece of rubber, better use new (like a condom..never use twice, regardless what your buddies tell you)
p.s. to avoid questions..I worked with tires, and they might be in great shape, but ageing alos takes its toll even stored in garage
#8
I think everyone should watch this video. About halfway through, an industry shill* comes on and claims there's no scientific data to support the conclusions, which IMO means it's absolutely spot on. Any time any industry comes out with a paid spokesworm to shill their lies to avoid regulation, it is almost guaranteed that there is truth to the allegations.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
Bottom line: don't trust your life and the lives of others to unregulated industry bullsh*t.
*for those unfamiliar to the word shill, a shill is traditionally someone who would attend an auction at the behest of a seller to bid up the price on something they were selling, therefore driving up the final price. It has since been applied to paid spokesworms or lobbyists, whose sole purpose is to counter scientific evidence supporting specific regulation of an industry. IOW, someone who puts the profits of a company above the safety of your children and your neighbors.
IMO, this should be made a sticky. Everyone should know this information.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
Bottom line: don't trust your life and the lives of others to unregulated industry bullsh*t.
*for those unfamiliar to the word shill, a shill is traditionally someone who would attend an auction at the behest of a seller to bid up the price on something they were selling, therefore driving up the final price. It has since been applied to paid spokesworms or lobbyists, whose sole purpose is to counter scientific evidence supporting specific regulation of an industry. IOW, someone who puts the profits of a company above the safety of your children and your neighbors.
IMO, this should be made a sticky. Everyone should know this information.
Last edited by Gordon Freeman Jr; 01-26-2010 at 08:20 AM.
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