transam Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Mrjlh said: God there is so much misinformation on tires. You replace tires when the "wear bar" matches the thread or its damaged beyond repair. Rubber in tires last around ten years before they become dry or brittle and less effective and that's entirely dependent on material composition. Cheaper brands the time is much less. The tire code states what quarter and year it was made. It's a reference not the law. Not sure about cheaper brands don't last as long....Compounds used in a tyre has most to do with longevity, not price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 32 minutes ago, Mrjlh said: God there is so much misinformation on tires. You replace tires when the "wear bar" matches the thread or its damaged beyond repair. Rubber in tires last around ten years before they become dry or brittle and less effective and that's entirely dependent on material composition. Cheaper brands the time is much less. The tire code states what quarter and year it was made. It's a reference not the law. This link should help. https://www.edmunds.com/how-to/how-to-read-your-tire.html Thank you, I found this most informative, it would appear that my tyres were manufactured in week 19 - 2013 (Spooky, that's the 2nd week in May) :) they are Bridgstones and have just over 50k on them. I bought the car in June of 2013, so, how much more mileage do you reckon I could get out of them, I won't take your answer as gospel, but I reckon I could get appx 70k out of them. Once again, thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anythingleft? Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Another post gone to the dogs, but back to the OP A while ago someone told me that the Rules in Japan meant that, regardless of how much use ie mileage, that all tyres had to be replaced annually, can anyone with knowledge confirm if this is true or not ?? This is not in fact true, there is a two year car inspection a "shaken" but tyres are not replaced unless worn to set limits Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anythingleft? Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrjlh Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 59 minutes ago, transam said: Not sure about cheaper brands don't last as long....Compounds used in a tyre has most to do with longevity, not price.. Cheaper brands usually use less quality compounds. That what I implied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Just now, Mrjlh said: Cheaper brands usually use less quality compounds. That what I implied. Can you substantiate that...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrjlh Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, transam said: Can you substantiate that...? Why should I? it's call making a profit. A side from standard practices tire makers have their own secrets in production to save money. 30 years as a manufacturing engineer you learn things. Also there are only a couple of tire manufactures anyway which makes most tires for many brands. Look it up. OK more than a couple but look at the different names they sell under. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tire_companies Edited May 28, 2017 by Mrjlh add link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mrjlh said: Why should I? it's call making a profit. A side from standard practices tire makers have their own secrets in production to save money. 30 years as a manufacturing engineer you learn things. Also there are only a couple of tire manufactures anyway which makes most tires for many brands. Look it up. Michelin are made in Thailand for Thai stuff, and others too..I do read stuff..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrjlh Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 You'll find it is not necessarily the compounding it's the quality of the material that goes in to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Just now, Mrjlh said: You'll find it is not necessarily the compounding it's the quality of the material that goes in to it. Yes, mainly from trees........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 5 hours ago, transam said: Yes, mainly from trees........... Only around 14% for cars - 27% for trucks, and we ain't talking pickups http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/11/10504/html/intro/tire.htm#1. Typical Materials Composition of a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 9 hours ago, Mrjlh said: Rubber in tires last around ten years before they become dry or brittle and less effective and that's entirely dependent on material composition. As far as I know climate also has an effect on rubber. It certainly seems to affect the rubber used in wiper blades, and the rubber grips applied to things like remote controls and computer mice. The climate here is harsh but not cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Having watched the F1 yesterday I am surprised that the major manufacturers cannot make a tire to basically last the lifetime of your average car, Actually no I'm not, wouldn't be in their best interest would it, a bit like the oil companies investing in electric cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said: Having watched the F1 yesterday I am surprised that the major manufacturers cannot make a tire to basically last the lifetime of your average car, Actually no I'm not, wouldn't be in their best interest would it, a bit like the oil companies investing in electric cars They probably can but you would probably be in a box by now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 OP is lucky he doesn't have a Bugatti Veyron. At the top speed of 254 mph, the OEM tires will disintegrate after only 15 minutes. To put that in some sort of perspective, you could (just) get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport (or vice versa) before needing to call the AA man. However, Bugatti have incorporated an ingenious, patented 'tire saver' device in that a full fuel tank only allows a maximum of 12 minutes running at the above noted top speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 OP is lucky he doesn't have a Bugatti Veyron. At the top speed of 254 mph, the OEM tires will disintegrate after only 15 minutes. To put that in some sort of perspective, you could (just) get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport (or vice versa) before needing to call the AA man. However, Bugatti have incorporated an ingenious, patented 'tire saver' device in that a full fuel tank only allows a maximum of 12 minutes running at the above noted top speed.Ford have a similar device that relies on deep puddles.[emoji228]Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Ace of Pop said: Ford have a similar device that relies on deep puddles. Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Yes, it's handily named 'fording'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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