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Old 07-10-2023, 10:39 PM
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I can not be the only one that kills an old set of tires like this before the new ones go on. If they date code out before they wear out you might be missing the point. Post your tire killing adventures!


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Old 07-10-2023, 10:55 PM
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I’ve never done that but have always wanted to.
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So the question remains.... What is stopping you. Find an old road where you are by yourself and do what that car was built to do. Be safe in a good environment and take baby steps so you don`t wad it up. Have fun!
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Because I’m a cheap person. Lol. Although I just looked and
my tires are 8 years old but not many miles but in great shape.
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It would suck to take tires off with good rubber on them because the date code was too old. Don`t be that guy. Fill up your tank and drive that car so this does not happen. I get tires are an expensive buy but so is your car. My 1967 Camaro I sold for the Corvette was the best thing I ever did. It sat in my garage to keep miles low.... What a waste of a GREAT car. I have promised myself to never do that again. Life is way to short to look at it sitting in my garage. Just my rambling thoughts. Hope some of it makes sense!
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The day before buying new tires has been a great day for me since I was a kid. Melt ‘em !!!
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This is pretty much a ritual everytime I need rear tires... getting close to that time again
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Nice!
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Originally Posted by 1320#me
I can not be the only one that kills an old set of tires like this before the new ones go on. If they date code out before they wear out you might be missing the point. Post your tire killing adventures!

I screwed up didn't finish killing my tires before installing new ones...Missed out on some fun.Forgive me!😢😢😢
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Eat 'Em And Smile........

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Gonna throw these on in a week or so. I'll come back and post a pic of the pre tire swap smoke
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Crappy pics, but I did that on my wedding day.


I may have done it a few other times as well.................



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This is my old 1970 Chevelle Triple black 375 horse big block car that I wish I still had but...... I don't . Also my 1970 Chevelle small block car that I will find pictures of killing some tires! Keep them coming people. Burnouts never get old!


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