Aged Tires
Aged Tires
Just today I got a new set of Metzelers ME880 that I ordered recently from some online store and I found out that the front tire is old manufactured (0508) Feb 2008 and that make it 4 years old unlike the rear tire that is (2311) May 2011. I've been asking around all day long about that situation and many people said it is OK to use the aged tires with no problem as if they're never been used and they could last for 2 years at least. So what do you think? also can I use them for long rides?
Regards.
Regards.
Tourer
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From: New Jersey
Here's the whole thing from Dunlop.
I remember reading somewhere that the serviceable life of a tire is around 5 yrs. but I couldn't find it on here at a quick glance.
Maybe someone else can.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/pdf/11D_FL_SAFETY.pdf
I remember reading somewhere that the serviceable life of a tire is around 5 yrs. but I couldn't find it on here at a quick glance.
Maybe someone else can.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/pdf/11D_FL_SAFETY.pdf
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I just look at a bunch of Sites that talks about this.. seem 5yrs is average high age of tire being used.
So if a set of tires last U 1 yr then Ur prob ok, but if they last Ur 3-4 yrs then I'd be talking to the sellers.
Two things U can do.
1, Call the tire makers and ask whats their recommended shelf life limits are. Dont tell them at first how old the ones U just got are.
2 Then I'd call who ever U got them from and pending on above infor see what can be worked out.
Course how they were stored makes a big diff,
Out in the sun, Hot-cold climate.---- bad
In a climate controlled enclosed warehouse, ---- best
https://www.google.com/search?source...w=1588&bih=815
So if a set of tires last U 1 yr then Ur prob ok, but if they last Ur 3-4 yrs then I'd be talking to the sellers.
Two things U can do.
1, Call the tire makers and ask whats their recommended shelf life limits are. Dont tell them at first how old the ones U just got are.
2 Then I'd call who ever U got them from and pending on above infor see what can be worked out.
Course how they were stored makes a big diff,
Out in the sun, Hot-cold climate.---- bad
In a climate controlled enclosed warehouse, ---- best
https://www.google.com/search?source...w=1588&bih=815
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From: Central Jersey
yeah, also check the sidewalls for any dry rotting, cracks, or stresses that may be apparent..they may be just fine, but even just sitting around tires can rot.. if you see anything like that, send them back and get a new one
1, Call the tire makers and ask whats their recommended shelf life limits are. Dont tell them at first how old the ones U just got are.
2 Then I'd call who ever U got them from and pending on above infor see what can be worked out.
Course how they were stored makes a big diff,
Out in the sun, Hot-cold climate.---- bad
In a climate controlled enclosed warehouse, ---- best
you can never know how they were stored so let's assume the tire aren't stored right. will that make it useless?
thanks.
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Yikes, I just installed two new Metzlers from an online source, and I didn't even look at the manufacture date.
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5 yrs is safe, storage not a real concern. 5-7 is safe margin. If you will ride them and need to replace in a yr or two, run em. If you dont ride often, and replace tires every 5 +yrs get another set.
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When I was looking for tires for one of my sports cars I ran into the same issue with some of the online tire stores. It seemed like if the price was good, they were at least a few years old. BTW, the tires on my car are not worn much, but because it does get driven much I am replacing them because of age. They are about 6 years old, and the rubber has hardened over time. I would be careful buying tires that are a few years or more old.
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Yeah that. I looked into this last year when I bought an 03 with only 2k miles on it. Dunlop tire says 6 years is safe. Problem is fronts last longer.