Old tyres are great!

[Tommygunn]

A cautionary tale..........I bought my mini in the traditional way - little old lady, doesn't use it much any more, time to give up driving - bargain!:D Trouble is said little old lady really didn't use it much and as a consequence hadn't needed new tyres for a while, a long while, in fact they are probably older than some of my friends. Now this didn't really bother me as they all looked ok, passed an MOT & carried me safely on my travels, that is until last week when one decided it was time to give up the good fight, big time, at 70 in the outside lane.:eek: Check out the piccies - very nearly needed to be rushed to A&E for an emergency change of underpants!
http://www.brightonminiclub.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41&stc=1&d=1161098675
http://www.brightonminiclub.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42&stc=1&d=1161098690
Needless to say don't be an eejit like me - if you get an old car or even wheels with part worn rubber on - give them a thorough check.

Right thats enough from me as i'm a bit tyred now, (groan) - had to get it in first!

[Tommy Cooper]

so have you changed all 4? They usually only blow if under or over inflated but i suppose fatigue could have set in :eek:

[t boy]

you where likey not to get hurt

[Michelle]

Lucky escape, glad you're ok, shame about the wheel!

[RNRMF]

Yeah, lucky escape dude - lets hope this makes a few people go poke their tyres and check they are not bald/cracked/perishing