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Jerry

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I don't like second hand tires unless you can read the date code. I just replaced tires on my AH after 6.5 years. Sidewall blowout ruined one of them. They say to replace every 7 years so I bought a new set. They ride much better and I don't worry about the sidewalls now. You dont know if the used tires were in a wreck or not.
My suggestion: All the suppliers for mini tires have a sale each year and if you can time your buy, you can get about 15% off.

Jerry
 

LarryK

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Watch for dates as it is now a known fact that the tires rot from the inside too. You cannot see it so beware. Buy used tires for a spare and treat them like a space saver. Slow speeds few miles. You see a lot of tires being sold used, just make sure of dates. 5-7 years max like Jerry suggested.
 

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You did not mention what size tires you are in need of. There are make/models of tires that are considered "best" in 10" and 12" sizes and then there is also the issue of width. Let us know what size you are looking for.
 

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How about 10"? I just bought a nice Riley Elf driver with 9 year old tires (145/80/10). The previous owner bought tires at Tire Rack, but they don't have this size in stock (only MiniMania$$). Any suggestions?
 

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Sorry, no recommendations. I think the only 10" tires I have seen on Tire Rack are the wider 165/70/10 Yokahama A008s. On MM I have seen threads where people discuss the Falkens and Camacs for the size you were interested in.
 

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With my first Mini (1962), I used the Yokohama A008s and loved them!
 
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