Tire age
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From: Bedford UK
No, I wouldn't be happy with that at all. Unless you are a very high mileage rider and likely to replace them within a couple of years I'd bend their ear! Rule of thumb is that we should replace tyres at around 7 years, which leaves you with only three with those.
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From: Elk Mound, WI
I wouldn't be happy either. If I buy new tires I expect the manufacture date to be no older than the last calendar year. In other words, if bought new tires today there better not be a date stamp any older than 0116. That's my opinion and everyone has one so I'm sure they'll vary...
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At five years they must be sold as used, or thrown out. I would get a free return on them in exchange for a newer pair.
I know in Texas, I've been told by an inspector that my car's tires were flagged at 5 years. I thought that was weird since they never said anything before about the previous tires being 10 years old!
I know in Texas, I've been told by an inspector that my car's tires were flagged at 5 years. I thought that was weird since they never said anything before about the previous tires being 10 years old!
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I bought them from a very popular online retailer. They told me I could return them on my dime but no guarantee the replacement would be any newer. I was told to contact Since Dunlop.
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4-5 k.I have 5 years on the current set they may have 4-5k left on them but I have a long trip planned.
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From: Puyallup, wa
I contacted Dunlop as instructed by the retailer. Here. Is there response.
Thank you for contacting our web site and for your interest in tire safety.
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) represents the position that
there is not one specific chronological age at which tires should be
removed from service because there is no data that supports a specific age.
Age is not the key, consistent maintenance, proper inflation and regular
inspection for treadwear patterns and damage are the keys to good tire
performance.
While there is no data that demonstrates a tire is less safe when it
reaches a certain age, for consumers who are concerned about the age or
condition of their tires, it is recommended they let a tire professional
inspect their tires.
Thank you for contacting our web site and for your interest in tire safety.
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) represents the position that
there is not one specific chronological age at which tires should be
removed from service because there is no data that supports a specific age.
Age is not the key, consistent maintenance, proper inflation and regular
inspection for treadwear patterns and damage are the keys to good tire
performance.
While there is no data that demonstrates a tire is less safe when it
reaches a certain age, for consumers who are concerned about the age or
condition of their tires, it is recommended they let a tire professional
inspect their tires.
