Many believe there is a 6 year "rule" where RADIAL tires need/have to be replaced or they'll blow out.
There is no such rule. Heck, some people say tires should be replaced every three years!
It is prudent to inspect older tires often. Look at the sidewalls for checking, look for cracks in the tread, look for bulges, look for a change in the profile, check your air pressure regularly.
Is the truck stored in a garage, or shed, or are the tires exposed to sunlight?
If there are no outward signs of cracking, checking, bulges, and if the tires don't lose pressure, I'd be inclined to keep them in use a while longer, but I would look them over often and replace at the earliest sign they are deteriorating.
Bias ply tires are another story. It's not unusual for bias ply tires that don't see a lot of mileage to last 20 or 30 years....or more. There have been Bonneville speed racers that have run 200+MPH on 70 year old bias ply tires.
Let the condition of your tires dictate when you replace them, not the calender.
Chances are the tires you buy today won't last as long as the ones you replace them with.
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