Posted by Janicholson on November 20, 2008 at 11:46:27 from (199.17.6.128):
In Reply to: speaking of tires. posted by dave2 on November 20, 2008 at 11:16:59:
Traction should be judged on slippage and need. Sipes are micro slices in the body of the tread material that can substantially improve wet grass (and road) traction. The rubber in tires hardens as it ages and is oxidized in air/Ozone. It also shrinks in this process making it brittle and prone to cracks. If the cracks get to the cord material, there will be decomposition of that as well. If your tires are pulling adequately in most uses, I would run them (unless you are wealthy enough to not care). JimN
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