cpl months old? wow, just wow

reminds me, 'bout 10 yrs ago, when I was desperate for a road bike project, I drove to CT to buy some guy's childhood 10-speed from the 70s w original tires for $20. the tires were dry looking & the tubes held full pressure. they were good enough for me to ride them. er, until I got approx 12 miles from home, then I heard popping & saw sidewall threads breaking & the tire bulging a bit. turned right around & made it home the other 12 miles. not bad for 40 yr old tires tho. guess they don't make them like they used to, huh?