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Originally Posted by Triple Jim
Out in the country in Iowa, a tire is likely to last much longer than one in Los Angeles or other major urban areas. Ozone is a major contributor to rubber degradation. Where I live, I can probably go ten years and have tires in better condition than 3 year old tires in New York City.
Sunlight also causes ozone formation, so carefully choosing where you regularly park is also important.
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Absolutely correct. I don't worry about sidewall cracking too much. I've got a $600.00 set of Michelin tires on my mini van with slight sidewall cracking and lots of good tread. I'm not about to replace them. I might be a-little more cautious with a motorcycle tire though. I've never had a sidewall blow-out and I've run some pretty funky tires in the past.
Bill
Bill