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Mar 17, 2016 | 07:24 PM

#11

Phil1098

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From: Illinois

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Originally Posted by WJL

Dude go burn whats left of those 6 year old tires

Good point, but it's even worse than that, they're ten years old!

Mar 18, 2016 | 06:33 AM

#12

Norm Peterson

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Out of curiosity, are there any sidewall cracks in those old things?

Norm

Mar 18, 2016 | 06:43 AM

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Phil1098

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Out of curiosity, are there any sidewall cracks in those old things?Norm

Actually, since the car has been stored inside and out of the sun, they look new. No cracks or any signs of age.

Mar 18, 2016 | 07:10 AM

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Norm Peterson

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And apparently far enough away from any electric motors (aka ozone generators).

Norm

Mar 22, 2016 | 01:51 PM

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Luke@tirerack

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From: Indiana

it's pretty clear in our tech pages

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Originally Posted by Tire Rack tech pages

The British Rubber Manufacturers Association (BRMA) recommended practice, issued June, 2001, states, "BRMA members strongly recommend that unused tyres should not be put into service if they are over six years old and that all tyres should be replaced ten years from the date of their manufacture."

Several European vehicle manufacturers of high performance sports cars, coupes and sedans identify that "under no circumstances should tires older than 6 years be used" in their vehicle owner's manual. However, it should be noted that European recommendations must include driving conditions that include roads like the German Autobahn, which allows vehicles to be legally driven at their top speeds for extended periods of time.

Our experience has been that when properly stored and cared for, most street tires have a useful life in service of between six to ten years. And while part of that time is spent as the tire travels from the manufacturing plant to the manufacturer's distribution center, to the retailer and to you, the remainder is the time it spends on your vehicle.

Last edited by Luke@tirerack; Mar 22, 2016 at 01:54 PM.