Re: [DML] Re: NCT's in Concours

[kkoncelik@xxxx]

Tires break down in various ways. The most common is UV degredation which 
takes its toll on rubber. The cracking and crazing is a result of that and 
if you keep the car outside in sunlight it will deteriorate faster. There are 
dressings you can put on your tires that will block UV and help preserve the 
tires and keep them from "Dry Rot". I also cover the tires when not in use 
further blocking UV light.
I have a friend at Firestone ( He is looking for another job) and he 
indicated that if properly stored the tires can last many many years (beyond 
20). But no matter what you do the tires will still deteriorate at some rate.

I have a car with 5,000 miles on it and the NCT's are original. They are in 
excellent shape and I have no problem driving them. They are not that stiff 
either. I did go 900 miles to the Nashville show and do about 200 miles a 
year although my car now is more of a trailer queen. 

I have however seen NCT tires that have cracks and are stiff. Those tires I 
would not feel safe on. Overall if you are not showing the car in concourse 
events and if it were mine I would put on a set of Yokahama tires and enjoy a 
smoother ride. 

Just my opinion

Ken
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