[rpoz-29]

After my spark plug issue, I started think a little more about my car. As I've said before, it's a very low optioned 2002, with around 7,300 miles, that I bought new in October of 2001. The car has been garaged all it's life, but still, it's almost 10 years old. I'm taking care of the fluids, but what about the tires? Should I consider replacing them? The tires are Z rated Goodyears, they look good and don't seem to have any cracks or leaks. I realize I'm not doing the car any favors by letting it sit, and I plan to drive it a good bit more in the future. Thanks for any thoughts you guys may have.

[pknowles]

My current street tires on my Camaro came attached to some takeoff rims I bought from SLP years ago. I looked at the build date for the tires and it's 2002, so the tires are 8-9 years old. Mine don't show any signs of riot, which I think is the real issue in using old tires. My first set of trailer tires lasted almost 10 years before they needed replaced and they sat outside in the weather their whole life.

If they have been inflated the whole time and not kept in a moist basement rioting, then they should be OK. Look real close for any cracking. If they have been on the car this whole time while it has been sitting, then they are most likely flat spotted and may not come back into round.