subject: Your New Tires Might Not Be So New At All [print this page] Well maintined tires are crucial to driver safety. Tire failure at fast speeds can lead to potential rollovers and even fatalities. Some auto manufacturers have made steps in the right direction by mentioning the dangers of tire aging in their driver's manual plus it's been a subject on a few popular news television shows. With time this will bring more awareness and more people will realize the dangers of driving on aged tires.