Tire slime expiration date


FlagstaffGT

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I guess my 2005 GT tire slime may have expired, since it did not work on this flat tire. Used the whole can too. I may have missed two warning signs: First I had a steering wheel shudder, about 1/2 inch back and forth for about 30 seconds on the highway (82 mph) which was making me wonder if it was the road so I changed lanes and it decreased. I think this was when air was leaving the tire. Then I almost made out what have have been smoke in the lights of vehicles behind me (it was dark out) but no smell and no lowered front corner or any steering feel changes. But when the tread separated and smacked the wheel well I was already slowed down and pulled safely off. I don't even think the wheel was damaged as the tire on the outside shoulder was still in place , a little, and the tread was protecting the inside wheel shoulder. Got good gas mileage on this trip as 1/2 my commute was on the back of the flatbed.
 

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AJB

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Barry,
I really doubt if 4 gallons of fresh tire slime would have helped this type of failure.
Andy (ajb)
 

MNJason

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Glad you made it out safe!
 

07XL0027

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How old were the tires?


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BIGFOOT

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Scary
 

roketman

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Tires have a 3-4 year self life .Weather they have 5 miles on them or 500000.
This is the number one cause of highway accidents.
https://www.tires-easy.com/blog/tire-dot-date-code/
 

Apollo

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Wow, were these the Goodyear, or Bridgestone? Glad you are okay.
 

FlagstaffGT

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Bridgestone, and I doubt they arr even three years old . I go thru rear tires every 10k miles, fronts last 15-20. 3-4 years is the longest .
 

Specracer

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So wasnt a good idea to drive a 89 mustang with 2xxx miles, that we have that still has its original tires on it?

Tires have a 3-4 year self life .Weather they have 5 miles on them or 500000.
 

Specracer

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Barry glad there wasnt more drama with your tire failure. Time for some new shoes.
 

roketman

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So wasnt a good idea to drive a 89 mustang with 2xxx miles, that we have that still has its original tires on it?

SCARY !!!!
 

2112

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Tires have a 3-4 year self life .Weather they have 5 miles on them or 500000.
This is the number one cause of highway accidents.
https://www.tires-easy.com/blog/tire-dot-date-code/


I thought it was 6-7 years. Now we are down to 3-4. Good news for tire sellers.

I guess.

Pretty soon we will accept Apple computer life cycles of 6-18 months for everything. :frown

Glad this wasn't worse.
 
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NorthwoodGT

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Jun 12, 2009
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back to the original thread topic ( I think) everyone needs to check the expiration date on the tire slime sealant with their air compressor in the trunk. most of the ones I've seen usually had an expiration of 2008-2009. what does that mean?? lucky for me, I've never had to use any but my thinking is that should I have a slow leaking tires (nail, screw, F-part stuck in the thread) I want to make sure my canister works properly. relying on s sealant canister that expired 8 years ago is not a good scenario. the canisters are not unique to the GT. many places carry them. Ford/Lincoln dealer, Tire Rack, etc since Continental tire is the manufacturer. just saying, cheap investment and insurance.
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Beach-GT

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Age and usefulness of tires must also be related to the profile. I had 50 series tires on my mustang for 30 years. Swapped them because they were getting noticeably hard. Low profile tires may fail with age sooner. The picture indicates fracture at the sidewall and tread interface. I'm sure an expert will enlighten us all. I'm not that expert.
 

Specracer

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I personally wouldn't use the goo. I carry a tire plug kit in the car. That with the compressor should be able to get moving again.
 

AJB

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I agree with Specracer. The Goo fills the inside of the wheel, requires a new tire pressure sensors to be installed, it is doubtful if you can EVER clean it off the inside wheel surface (hence new wheel required ?) etc. to get proper balance again.....

I carry a small , green slime plug-kit in every car.

BUT...Now the issue is if you cannot find the screw/ nail., or if it is dark and you are on the side of an expressway, etc. I can see bad things happening either way.
Keep the Ford 24 hours Roadside assistance number handy at all times and if you are driving a 2005/ 2006 FGT, Best to have a current AAA Membership.

andy (ajb)
 

Apollo

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Keep the Ford 24 hours Roadside assistance number handy at all times and if you are driving a 2005/ 2006 FGT, Best to have a current AAA Membership.

andy (ajb)

I agree Andy. It is not that much more to get Platinum AAA and it will give you greater tow distance to make sure you can get your car to a safe place for repair.
 

Apollo

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... AND, be sure to request a flatbed tow truck to come no matter what so they do not send a regular truck. :thumbsup
 

Triheart7

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... AND, be sure to request a flatbed tow truck to come no matter what so they do not send a regular truck. :thumbsup

Very true!
 

Johntpr

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Very true!

And have one of these to avoid your paint being scratched by tow hook:

http://www.cooltechllc.com/ford-gt-parts-accessories/81--ford-gt-tow-strap.html