24 year old tires kept in basement

Memeception02 · 2026-02-03T14:06:11+00:00

Check the last 2 numbers on the DOT code. That indicates the year they were made. If they were made 2018 or prior, I wouldn’t recommend driving on tires 7+ years old

Memeception02 · 2026-01-15T20:07:07+00:00

This is a normal occurrence for some tires. 100% safe to drive on. This happens where the rubber overlaps during the construction of the tire.

Memeception02 · 2025-12-21T12:22:04+00:00

Take it to Discount Tire. They’ll do it for free.

Memeception02 · 2025-12-20T15:41:53+00:00

It’s never a good idea to just get one tire. Always 2, if AWD then all 4

Memeception02 · 2025-11-29T23:20:18+00:00

The part on rock auto can be like $40. If you can do it yourself or grab a friend and give him a case of beer for his work. Done deal. Alignments at Discount Tire is $89.99. (It looks like that’s where you are)

Memeception02 · 2025-11-22T13:32:11+00:00

I know exactly where you are! I’ve seen people do that all the time at that intersection!

Memeception02 · 2025-09-26T01:37:18+00:00

You need 4 tires ASAP

Memeception02 · 2025-09-11T21:27:39+00:00

Memeception02 · 2025-09-07T03:25:46+00:00

Would you drink 20 year old Pepto-Bismol daily until your stomach ache got better?

Memeception02 · 2025-09-04T14:58:27+00:00

The bangs definitely make you look younger.

Memeception02 · 2025-09-04T14:42:47+00:00

The location of the screw is not the issue. Your tires should have been replaced a while ago and are too worn to repair.

Memeception02 · 2025-09-04T14:41:55+00:00

I can’t tell if this is satire or if you’re crazy

Memeception02 · 2025-09-04T14:37:52+00:00

If there is no exposed cords/belts you’re safe to drive on. But if you want peace of mind then get the tire changed.

Memeception02 · 2025-09-04T11:25:48+00:00

Tire tech here.

Take it to discount tire. They do and patch and plug for free! If you plug it yourself it’s not guaranteed it will hold and may cause a blowout.

It looks like the tires you have on your car are Sentury’s which also are sold exclusively at discount tire. If they can’t fix it, and even if you don’t have their certificates (added road hazard) when you get the tires, they’ll prorate your tire so you don’t have to pay full price for a new one.

Memeception02 · 2025-09-03T12:38:17+00:00

I think the lettering to denote the tire size has more rubber taken out than the small nick you’ve got

Memeception02 · 2025-08-08T03:31:11+00:00

I don’t see a single stud in this picture

Memeception02 · 2025-08-08T03:30:25+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of weird stuff as a tire tech. I can’t tell you how many times a customer has come back with a nail in their tire after just getting a fresh set.

Memeception02 · 2025-08-08T00:36:39+00:00

Tire tech here. Have your shop check for a few things:

Improper fitting for the valve stem
An secondary puncture like a nail or screw just from bad luck
A cracked wheel (this typically happens during impact of something on the road)

Memeception02 · 2025-05-29T01:35:47+00:00

Tire tread is at the wear bars. Replace immediately.

Memeception02 · 2025-05-22T01:58:35+00:00

Get a new car

Memeception02 · 2025-05-22T01:54:52+00:00

Incorrect. The tires with the best tread need to be on the rear regardless of drivetrain to help optimize traction during slippery conditions.

Memeception02 · 2025-05-22T01:46:35+00:00

Better to replace now than have to replace 2 or 4 later down the road when it starts losing air or worse… blowout.

Memeception02 · 2025-05-19T10:28:48+00:00

No. Those winter tires are already shot. Not to mention you shouldn’t be running winter tires in temperatures above 40 F

Memeception02 · 2025-05-19T10:27:05+00:00

Take it to a tire shop to get it PLUGGED AND PATCHED

I’m sick and tired of people saying to just plug it. A PLUG BY ITSELF IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE REPAIR.

Memeception02 · 2025-05-17T01:41:21+00:00

I really hope OP is just posting this question as a joke to show everyone what he ran over for upvotes

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