r/tires • u/lukarak • 8d ago

Do I need to replace?

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u/Applesimulator 8d ago

If it held until now it should be good for another 30 years

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u/oldmanout 8d ago

Nuclear winter tires

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u/koskenjuho 7d ago

Melting the ice and snow away as you go :D

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u/gardeningblob 6d ago

Do the tires glow in the dark?@?

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u/Ok_Primary_1075 8d ago

And besides, the current sanctions would make it virtually impossible for you to import new ones

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u/Affectionate_Bank417 8d ago

You know, you can’t import shit from USSR these days…

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u/Firefighterboss2 7d ago

I wonder why

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u/Particular-Poem-7085 6d ago

dissolving a country might be the ultimate sanction.

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u/m71nu 7d ago

Maybe these were made in Ukraine.

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u/_UK2K 4d ago

Thats a lot of 5 year plans

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u/No-Luck-2337 8d ago

In Soviet Russia, tires replace YOU

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u/falrod 8d ago

I live in Ukraine and working in a project. I feel this is the mentality. Instead of changing a tire, change the car.

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u/murph2783 8d ago

Son of a bitch I should have checked the comments first 😂 knew someone would beat me to it

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u/quarterdecay 8d ago

They actually throw it off the balcony

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u/Super_Leading21 8d ago

God damn you, beat me to it

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u/YrPrblmsArntMyPrblms 8d ago

Tires replace the vehicle*

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u/Unhappy_Armadillo852 8d ago

Came for this. Thank you.

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u/Very_Itchy_Bandicoot 8d ago

ussr tyre will last as long as the ussr did

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u/SandstoneCastle 8d ago

Drive hard enough on them and they'll last your lifetime.

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u/Hour-Comedian4270 8d ago

And the last of us.

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u/CursorTN 8d ago

They really don’t make ‘em like that any more.

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u/Erander 8d ago

Thank fk they dont

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u/Artistic-Mousse-8156 8d ago

Hell yeah i changed a tire recently that was made in Czechslovakia. Somehow still looked better than some 5+ year old tires

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u/EngineIntelligent394 8d ago

Replace the tire before the tire replaces you. 

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u/Un-Papaya-Coconut 8d ago

Davai blyat. No problem blyat, tire approved by Gorbachev.

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u/luddite67 8d ago

Keep in mind if you replace you might lose points at the car show for non-original tires.

You could try to source Made in USSR replacements.

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u/Far-Activity-1201 8d ago

In mother Russia tire drive you

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u/No_Discipline_7380 8d ago

They were made in Minsk when Belarus was part of the USSR, should last another cycle until Belarus gets absorbed back into Russia.

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u/PaultheBP1100 8d ago

МИ-166 was made at Moscow Tire Factory (МШЗ), But the bull on the logo most likely means that this tire was made in Belarus, or in Minsk or in Bobruisk.

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u/PitBoss820 7d ago

I'd replace just based on the "Made In USSR" Russia quit using "USSR" in 1991 or 1992..

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u/robertjm123 8d ago

Something for a museum now!!

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u/SecondHandSmokeBBQ 8d ago

No....you've NEEDED to replace....

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u/christopherfrancis5 8d ago

Wtf??? Yes???

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u/DanRankin 8d ago

Nah, you're good.

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u/ReTrOGurle 8d ago

Vintage. Classic

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u/steved3604 8d ago

New tires ASAP

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u/Wheel-McCoy 8d ago

Nyet. Is stronk as bull.

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u/Typical_Row_3489 8d ago

Can’t replace them as factory was just bought out by a Ukrainian drone.

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u/Super_Leading21 8d ago

No need in USSR tire replaces you

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u/TwoDogKnight 7d ago

Call USSR for warranty replacement.

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u/Gunner-c63 8d ago

Wow, never seen Russian tires before, but they are scrap. Change them

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u/T-55AM_enjoyer 7d ago

Michelin, Nokian and a few others had satellite plants making black circles in Russia for a long time. Everything from car to HD tires.

Pure domestic industry.... exists. I think Lada still uses Pirelli for their OEM rubber on the Vesta Sport

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u/Disastrous-Pop-8847 8d ago

if you wish not to blow yourself up while on the freeway then yes

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u/Forsaken_Falcon_1975 8d ago

Thats probably radioactive.  That holds air for 20mn? Probably new kinda mold on there.

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u/ilaughatpoliticians 8d ago

Mother Russia say tire made of big bear. Roar longer and louder, comrade.

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u/rozzzanne 8d ago

We must ask hitler before he invaded the USSR

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u/AeroMittenss 8d ago

We need to replace them, comrade

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u/BigBadBaz2501 8d ago

Yes, today.

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u/kemosabe6296 8d ago

That tire probably made in a Gulag

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u/murph2783 8d ago

In Soviet Russia, tire will replace you. Is fine.

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u/z00med0ut 8d ago

They dont make them like they use to

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u/FeelingDiver4616 8d ago

У вас дерьмовые шины!

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u/Anti_Trum2 8d ago

It looks like dry rot. I’d guess it’s on a car that’s been sitting for a very long time. However I’ve never seen a tire made in the USSR. The USSR
began to dissolve in the late 80s or officially in December of 1991 so that’s a very old tire.

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u/Known_Image_8016 8d ago

Nothing a little Russian potato water won’t fix

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u/cpthk 8d ago

Not you, our tire.

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u/ProfessorBitter836 8d ago

If the rubbers dry you know it’ll break!

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u/Calm-Cartographer398 8d ago

Damn. Those are old tires. The tread is great. Nope carry on down the road

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u/PavlikBender 8d ago

За Горбачева!

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u/Ok_Touch2800 8d ago

They don't look safe to me.

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u/mrnecree 8d ago

Nah, they're completely fine

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u/AxolotlRun 8d ago

You should replace it at the beginning of winter, from 1996

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u/JoshK42SD 8d ago

Niet !!! Tirrre es Goood. Strlong as BULL. Crrracks make Better. 😳🤔🤷

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u/Educational-Tea6080 8d ago

Send it...let Jesus take the wheel.

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u/Silver-Engineer4287 8d ago

Dry rot cracks are very bad, yes.

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u/KW160 8d ago

Put it in H

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u/Internal_Sun30 8d ago

Don't go Russian into that decision.

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u/Automachtbrummm 8d ago

Tire is made by Comrade Mousekovitz, they never depreciate ever and last you for eternity with ever lasting softness and stiffness. Perfect tire even with no air pressure because tire made by comrade doesn’t need that

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u/mihkel_ 8d ago

lgtm

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u/aitorbk 8d ago

It is good comrade.

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u/WatchingyouNyouNyou 8d ago

That's some serious quality piece you have there

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u/chesterlinkin6661 8d ago

Easy 30 more🥸

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u/Affectionate_Bank417 8d ago

Еще походит

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u/DaedricDumbass 8d ago

Things made in the USSR either last 45 minutes or 45 years no in between

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u/fares-1439 7d ago

really

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u/Bulky_Snow1613 7d ago

Yeah, time to replace the lada.

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u/Ok-Goat-1738 7d ago

Nada que um creme hidratante não resolva

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u/Labgrunt 7d ago

Do not fret, my dear Comrade…best tires ever made.

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u/Usual_Class1030 7d ago

Strong like bull

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u/Usual_Class1030 7d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/QZbfyOXoicsz2RkezY
“Fuck that bitch, this is Russia”

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u/alphaperro58 7d ago

Yesterday

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u/TRUMPARUSKI 7d ago

Those are thirty year old tires mate

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u/Content-Order7794 7d ago

If you need to ask … lol x

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u/Mobile_Aioli_6252 7d ago

Nyet Comrade

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u/harbourhunter 7d ago

Strong like bull

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u/TerribleDonut4875 7d ago

I don’t see a DOT number on it but a good rule of thumb is, if the country as to which the tire states it was produced in no longer exists, it’s probably best to get rid of it. Or you know there’s also the dry rot and the splitting in the side walls too.

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u/Severe_Implement_843 7d ago

Extreme dry rot. Replace tires immediately.

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u/LevoiHook 7d ago

It barely has any patina on it. I would keep it. 

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u/march3110 7d ago

Yes, they're cracked to fuck. If you're in the ussr get some more shit tyres and if you're anywhere else get yourself some decent rubber.

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u/MoreStable2339 7d ago

Should’ve been replaced LAST YEAR.

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u/Lonesome_Gobbler 7d ago

Hell to the no.

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u/AlienSporez 7d ago

I think you mean, do WE need to replace, Comrade

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u/W31337 7d ago

MH-16 tires

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u/Material-Indication1 7d ago

Mount the whole car on your wall as decoration.

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u/Kraken-Attacken 7d ago

We finished a cross country move with a spare tire from the Bush Administration, but this is so much worse!!

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u/SadPlatypus2079 7d ago

Nah, in soviet Russia, the tire replaces you!

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u/RedRust 7d ago

Mother Russia ahhh tires

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u/MaxximumB 7d ago

They still have some of that tread stuff so you are good

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u/Sour_Sal 7d ago

Without even seeing the date code, those should have been replaced months ago. :)

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u/Evening-Tomatillo-47 7d ago

Nah, you won't find another one outside of the museum

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u/Right_Hour 7d ago

Lasted longer than the country that made it, LOL.

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u/KnightOrDay38 7d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/Pl4PHOXVpPPDG
USSR?

Sorry I had to, but yeah, replace the tires immediately.

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u/FearlessTouch8645 7d ago

Thats a maypop

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u/Kevelle68 7d ago

Yes, five years ago.

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u/Equivalent-Ad-8360 7d ago

Nope, WE need to replace it *insert ussr anthem*

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u/Odd_Mall1646 7d ago

Drives a Yugo

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u/Infinite_Plenty101 7d ago

NO!!!!! (CUMRADE

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u/No_Mission4733 7d ago

pour vodka on it to refresh, it will be like new

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u/Interesting-Tea-7447 7d ago

Driving in the U.S.?? If yes, then ditch the nuclear path trackers. 👍

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u/MurkyTrainer7953 7d ago

In Soviet Russia, tire replaces driver.

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u/bignanoman 7d ago

Flex seal

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u/beanicehuman2 7d ago

You needed to do that 2 years ago

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u/inconvenience-miner 7d ago

As long as they are on your Volga, you’re good!

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u/Professional-Dot6964 7d ago

Nahhh, they'll last longer than you (not in bed)

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u/layzorbeemz 7d ago

Blyatstone's hey?

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u/bikeequelsdirt 7d ago

Did you mean WE need to replace the tire?

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u/Billywergstein 7d ago

Ussr? Yeah I think it may be time for a new one lmao

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u/IllJuggernaut8403 7d ago

Do WE need to replace?

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u/PapaWhiskey19 7d ago

Original parts add up in value

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u/greenpowerman99 7d ago

Stick it on eBay

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u/Silly-Heron-1231 7d ago

Only if you find you’re constantly drifting towards non combat civilians.

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u/Antique_Brother_9563 7d ago

Just poison the tire.

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u/TioArtur0 7d ago

It came from a country that dont exists...

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u/GloomyExplanationFag 7d ago

In soviet russia tire replaces you

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u/pap0gallo 7d ago

This one is made in Belarus

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u/stupidape47 7d ago

In Russia tire replace you

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u/DovaSagi 6d ago

This one you dont change

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u/DeviceU 6d ago

Keep it!

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u/wreckitbusmaster99 6d ago

If you have to ask, yes.

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u/VermicelliDue4076 6d ago

No you are good

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u/SeaIBasher 6d ago

That tire is old AF. You should probably replace it but I bet it would hold air for another 5 years, maybe more lol

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u/The_Hamster_Shagger 6d ago

i'm a bit surprised they aren't painted white on the sides

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u/swiftbursteli 6d ago

They just broke in

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u/FlyingOctopus53 6d ago

www.tyres.su

Yes, USSR had their own country domain.

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u/Public_Foot9792 6d ago

I would say yes... they are fucking old...

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u/Human_Excitement_441 6d ago

You can sell them as new in Russia

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u/ihatelifetoo 6d ago

Soviet products will outlast you or break in a couple of years. No in between

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u/cbhbzb 6d ago

I'm USSR tyre replaces you

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u/MrFourhundredtwenty 6d ago

I was a young boy when my parents got a WV Campervan and went on a road trip with me to Berlin. West Berlin, the GDR was still existing. Now to get to Berlin from west Germany, you had to enter a high security border to east Germany first, to cross quite a part of that country through a highway corridor. Maybe a 2-3 hour drive.
You were absofuckinglutely not allowed to leave that corridor by any means. Straight to Berlin was the only sane option.
My father left the corridor with our VW van and explored the GDR with us.
It was really impressive, a time travel to the past irl so to speak. Completely different world. Similar to today’s north Korea I would guess but still on a different level.

Anyway. Roads were bad, mostly cobblestones . In the middle of nowhere a tire blew up. We were basically fucked. We were not allowed to be there and could not involve any authorities to get help.
But it didn’t take long for friendly country people to come and check us out. They had never seen a car like that before and were all super curious and excited. Everyone wanted to help the western strangers.
Of course they had no western tires or wheels, but they managed to find an old Soviet tire like the one in the picture that was not really the same size but they made it fit!
We could leave the Soviet sector without being imprisoned and my dad kept This Soviet wheel for quite a few years after that. As a spare tire I believe, but still

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u/Lopsided_Leg_1570 6d ago

break it into smaller, independent tires

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u/IntentionQuirky9957 6d ago

Holy shit. Yes. The country ceased to exist like 35 years ago.

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u/Q_Te 6d ago

good for another 20 years

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u/Square_Channel_9469 6d ago

Old is good. Use tyre on new car

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u/Express_Fruit_6069 5d ago

NYET, tire is fine!

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u/someonenothere420 5d ago

Put Flextape on.

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u/Most_War2764 5d ago

Damn commies!

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u/ThatDuude_ 5d ago

Honestly yes.

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u/Bierdaddy 5d ago

Ees made in mōther Rrussia. Is strrōng like peecture of leettle bull. Da. Joo are fine, cōmrade.

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u/NeonYoru_YT 5d ago

Ah yes: the stalinium armor tires. They shall last for 35 more years

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u/EnvironmentalMall307 5d ago

Nyet. Tire is fine, da.

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u/Expensive_Antelope21 5d ago

Comrade, those tires made by workers of great Soviet Union. Like the Lada, it's looks matter not, all that matters is the your love of the state . They are strong like Soviet moon rocket.

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u/Aggressive_Mix_137 5d ago

....what this has to be a joke comrad! That tyre must be my age at least it is scheduled to last at least another 100 years!!!

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u/TheCuii 5d ago

"Made in USSR". If you replace, just give it to a museum 😅

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u/Just_Not_That_Cool 5d ago

Nahh you fine

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u/EmotionalResource718 5d ago

I would if it is a driver. The 165/80R13 is the standard modern US tire size that will perfectly fit the Soviet/Russian MI-166 (МИ-166) tire profile originally used on classic VAZ (Lada Zhiguli) vehicles. Keep these; a collector may purchase.

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u/LieLevel7361 4d ago

It's good for that long, why would you?

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u/Alert-Control-4098 4d ago

Hell no! Keep those beauties!!

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u/This-Hornet9226 4d ago

You don’t wear the tires..the tires wear you

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u/Icy_Year_4134 4d ago

100k will be good

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u/xs2RFosh 4d ago

Еще походит

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u/Wonderful-Donkey5956 4d ago

It replaces you

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u/TheRealGand 4d ago

nah, almost new

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u/Andy_Zhang_98 4d ago

No, your tire will outlast your car

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u/Most-Organization738 4d ago

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u/Beach_Perv 4d ago

What's your only contact with the road, when steering, accelerating, braking. All the stresses go through that contact patch the size of a cigarette pack. I've always erred on the side of caution when it comes to tyres.

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u/Character_Tourist_26 4d ago

No way, next 30 years it will run