Charlie Petry wrote:
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>I have a Mercian (1982) looks like new+would like to ride it.
>Has 700-35c Michelin Hi-Lite tyres that look good BUT I think they are
>original equipment on this bike.
>I do not trust them because of the age.
Age per se is not a reason to replace tyres, unless they're so old they have cotton thread (yours are way newer than that, and will be nylon.)
If the tires are not worn thin, and if they are not misshapen with lumps and bumps, there's no earthly reason to replace them unless you're looking to go to a different width for some reason.
Sheldon "Save Your Money" Brown
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