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Nitrorea

Ready to race!
Location
St. Louis
Hello all,

What are your thoughts on aging tires. I purchased a set of wheel where the tires have a date stamp from 13 years ago. They look to be in good shape, plenty of tread. No signs of dry rot however the rubber is very hard.

Thoughts??
 
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gerrywac

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Leeds
There are no hard and fast rules as a great deal depends on how tyres have been stored, temperature, exposure to light etc .As you mention rubber does harden with age. Tyres that have been left standing with weight will develop a flat and be out of shape

Michelin the French tyre giants suggest at least a yearly inspection after 5 years and a maximum age of 10 years
 
SuperSkyline89

SuperSkyline89

Das Schiesse
Location
Earth
Car(s)
2008 CW GTI
The Tire Rack site says not to use tires that are over 10 years old if they've never been used but there aren't any concrete rules if they have. At 13 years old I wouldn't do any aggressive driving on them but if they look ok and have good grip they're probably fine for commuting.
 
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jad413

Ready to race!
Location
Thomaston,Connecticut
Replace 'em. I would not drive on a tire if I didn't have 100% confidence in its structural integrity. At least not on a public road with other people.


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Zach L

Zach L

VR junkie
Location
Austin, TX
Pimp em till they pop
 
The Fed

The Fed

Old Guys Rule
Location
Florida
jad413 said:
Replace 'em. I would not drive on a tire if I didn't have 100% confidence in its structural integrity. At least not on a public road with other people.


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THIS. How much is your life worth to you? And just because a tire looks good on the outside doesn't mean anything. Look inside, where condensation forms and rots the rubber.
 
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zrickety

zrickety

The Fixer
Location
Unknown
Car(s)
VW GTI
I would cautiously try them out. I buy tires every 2-3 years because of the mileage I drive.
 
gti2slow

gti2slow

Go Kart Champion
Location
NH
13 years is too old. Might look good on the outside but who knows if the layers will de-laminate at speed. Even worse if you are running significant camber.

Save them for a burnout contest and give them a viking funeral.
 
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