Tyres too old?
Discussion
My front tyres have plenty of tread but we’re fitted 11 years ago. The car is always garaged. Rears are 9 yrs old. No cracking between the tread and look fine
Do tyres seriously deteriorate over time ? Appreciate your comments
I’m about to set off for a long (3k miles) trip around Norway.
Do tyres seriously deteriorate over time ? Appreciate your comments
I’m about to set off for a long (3k miles) trip around Norway.
UV rays degrade the rubber, aside from wearing them out on the road itself, as garaged they are likely not to have suffered too much, but when do you draw the line , might feel soft and compliant, till the moment they arnt , and you need them to be.
I'm in the same position myself , still loads of grip, but ideally they should be changed.
I'm in the same position myself , still loads of grip, but ideally they should be changed.
I agree with rigga that it depends how they've been stored. The idea they are 'scrap' just on age is drivel. Brand new tyres kept indoors in low light are still considered 'new.'
From an information page on Kwikfit:
Tyres are considered to be ‘new’ and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers. The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the ‘5 year rule’ for new tyres.
From a tyre company source:
"In Saudi Arabia, the company’s testing revealed that tyres that were used for one year performed just as well as a tyre that has been stored and unused for 10 years. Meanwhile, to test the characteristic of the tyre compound, Michelin stored a tyre for 20 years at a constant 40 degrees Celsius to simulate the effects of a tyre that has been used for 40,000 km, and it discovered that the compound deteriorated faster when used rather than one that hasn’t been used and is stored properly."
The law was recently bought in to have a maximum tyre age on the steering axles of PSV vehicles of 10 years, but there is no compulsory tyre age for a car. I've bough a car with tyres over 20 yrs old and it was obvious they had gone off, virtually no grip.
Many websites advise 6 years (well they want to sell tyres don't they...) If there is no perishing of the rubber I'd not worry, personally until 10 years old. In the OP's case, if it were me, and a long journey is planned, I'd change the fronts and try to wear out the rears.
From an information page on Kwikfit:
Tyres are considered to be ‘new’ and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers. The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the ‘5 year rule’ for new tyres.
From a tyre company source:
"In Saudi Arabia, the company’s testing revealed that tyres that were used for one year performed just as well as a tyre that has been stored and unused for 10 years. Meanwhile, to test the characteristic of the tyre compound, Michelin stored a tyre for 20 years at a constant 40 degrees Celsius to simulate the effects of a tyre that has been used for 40,000 km, and it discovered that the compound deteriorated faster when used rather than one that hasn’t been used and is stored properly."
The law was recently bought in to have a maximum tyre age on the steering axles of PSV vehicles of 10 years, but there is no compulsory tyre age for a car. I've bough a car with tyres over 20 yrs old and it was obvious they had gone off, virtually no grip.
Many websites advise 6 years (well they want to sell tyres don't they...) If there is no perishing of the rubber I'd not worry, personally until 10 years old. In the OP's case, if it were me, and a long journey is planned, I'd change the fronts and try to wear out the rears.
Edited by sixor8 on Saturday 26th August 17:19
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Interesting question, I was on another thread yesterday something about what people are anal about with their cars….tyres featured heavily.
Got me thinking that my Landie tyres are slipping a bit ~ 11years old and only 2000 miles.
If I was going on a 3000 mile trip in any of my cars I would not travel with old tyres. Weigh up the General PITA if anything did happen, plus personal risk and others round you, for the sake of a few hundred pounds.
Replace all four for peace of mind.
How old is your battery?
Interesting question, I was on another thread yesterday something about what people are anal about with their cars….tyres featured heavily.
Got me thinking that my Landie tyres are slipping a bit ~ 11years old and only 2000 miles.
If I was going on a 3000 mile trip in any of my cars I would not travel with old tyres. Weigh up the General PITA if anything did happen, plus personal risk and others round you, for the sake of a few hundred pounds.
Replace all four for peace of mind.
How old is your battery?
Andrew is right - if I’m driving around Norway 🇳🇴 on lovely dry roads then the old rears would be fine but if it’s damp, I’d always be thinking new tyres would have been wise !
UniRoyal RainSports being fitted front, Toyo Proxes TR1 being fitted to the rear next Thursday
UniRoyal RainSports being fitted front, Toyo Proxes TR1 being fitted to the rear next Thursday
Andrew is right - if I’m driving around Norway 🇳🇴 on lovely dry roads then the old rears would be fine but if it’s damp, I’d always be thinking new tyres would have been wise !
UniRoyal RainSports being fitted front, Toyo Proxes TR1 being fitted to the rear next Thursday
UniRoyal RainSports being fitted front, Toyo Proxes TR1 being fitted to the rear next Thursday
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