Re: [T3] In need of TIRES

[Toby Erkson <air_cooled_nut@pobox.com>]

<x-flowed>Right on, Michael!  And to add (from a racer's standpoint) the tire will 
harden as well, and road grip will reduce, thus leading to less traction 
for spirited driving and increased braking distances.

 Toby Erkson  --  http://www.icbm.org/
 '72 VW Squareback Darksider, 5-speed, 2.0L, rag top
 '72 VW Squareback Lightsider, automatic, FI, sunroof, gas heater
 '95 VW Jetta ~ SCCA Solo 2 EP #3; '73 Porsche 914; '81 Honda Gold Wing
 Portland, Oregon



Michael Cecil wrote:

> ...
> I don't doubt that oxidation occurs but the term "dry rot" is usually 
> applied to the more serious issue of rubber degradation that happens 
> as a combination of ozone and hydrocarbons in the air reacting with 
> the rubber making it hard and brittle.  Think of an old rubber band, 
> how they will crumble.  Now think of your old tires doing the same 
> thing on the highway.

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