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Old 12-09-2014, 03:14 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by Padgett View Post
I've been buying Michelin mid-range tires from Sam's club since the last century. Latest was a set of LT2s. I replace at 8-10 years usually with 4-5/32nds left. Get about 40k miles on Florida shell roads (great traction but wear tires).
If you're only replacing tires every 8 to 10 years, why would you care what the date code is on dealer tires, if you could get them half price. You're right, they are used, but usually with less than 100 miles on them.
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