9 year old Michelins with only 6k miles

[mjposner]

So my new to me low mile E30 came with like new Michelin Harmony P195/65R14 tires.

They have a 18 week, 2007 build date.

They drive and stop fine.

Given the age of the tires, I think I should replace. So options:

Go all season 14" even though I want a summer only tire which do not sem to exist anymore; or

Go bigger. Should I go 15" or bigger

Comments. Thanks

[mjposner]

So my tire guy checked my Michelins and said that for their age they looked good, and while he would not use them everyday or on a long trip, They had no rips, tears, bulges, etc. (they look virtually new, with only 4-5k miles).

He also said he thinks he can get Toyo Summer Sport still in 195/65R14.

[ELVA164]

Those tires have gone hard and I would not trust them in an emergency situation.

I'd suggest you do what I did: put winter tires on the 14" wheels (I recommend General Altmax Arctic) and buy a set of 16" wheels for summer tires. 16" will make the ride a bit harsher, but selection is much better and not likely to go away.

[jeffnhiscars]

I got 5 Falkon 195/65/14 all seasons for $330 out the door recently from Discount. I wanted to use the spare rim and they wouldn't touch the tire since the dot markings had it more than 10 yrs. fortunately they had a 5th in stock.

[ELVA164]

Wow Jeff, your phone destroyed that post.

[jeffnhiscars]

Wow Jeff, your phone destroyed that post.

Lol...no that's actually how I type :p

Better ?

[g.ruff561]

I run 205/60/14 on my 14 inch wheels. Good sporty look and feel.

[mjposner]

Winter tires? What is winter, he said sarcastically (I live in South Florida).

That said, why 16s instead of 15s??

g.ruff said, "I run 205/60/14 on my 14 inch wheels."

Which tires? Any fitment issues?

Are you a member of Florida E30 Group on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017...?ref=bookmarks

[tomstin]

Never mess with questionable tires! With tires that old at the speeds on the highways today, replace them!