Virtually brand new tyres ...BUT old. be ok??

[Jamesy]

Have found some 15" pirelli tyres.....they are virtually brand new only covered 50 miles then properly dry stored for 8 years.

 

Will they be ok to use even though theyre a few years old if they have been stored properly or not??

[scotty71]

tyres are generally in the trade classed as acceptable for six years after manufactuer.......

 

Im at the moment working for a tyre distributor and asked the same thing

 

Some info off the net..... looks to be true

 

 

As part of the DOT code (G in the tyre marking above), there is a tyre manufacture date stamped on the sidewall. Oddly this code is sometimes only one one sidewall so you might need to get under your car and look at the inward-facing side of the tyre. Take a look at yours - there will be a three- or four-digit code. This code denotes when the tyre was manufactured, and as a rule-of-thumb, you should never use tyres more than 6 years old. The rubber in tyres degrades over time, irrespective of whether the tyre is being used or not. When you get a tyre change, if you can, see if the tyre place will allow you to inspect the new tyres first. It's not uncommon for these shops to have stuff in stock which is more than 6 years old. The tyre might look brand new, but it will delaminate or have some other failure within weeks of being put on a vehicle.

Reading the code. The code is pretty simple. The three-digit code was used for tyres manufactured before 2000. So for example 1 7 6 means it was manufactured in the 17th week of 6th year of the decade. In this case it means 1986. For tyres manufactured in the 90's, the same code holds true but there is a little triangle after the DOT code. So for this example, a tyre manufactured in the 17th week of 1996 would have the code 176

After 2000, the code was switched to a 4-digit code. Same rules apply, so for example 3 0 0 3 means the tyre was manufactured in the 30th week of 2003.

 

Read more: http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html#ixzz1LWCysXyM

Edited May 5, 2011 by scotty71 (see edit history)

[GazB]

Have found some 15" pirelli tyres.....they are virtually brand new only covered 50 miles then properly dry stored for 8 years.

 

Will they be ok to use even though theyre a few years old if they have been stored properly or not??

 

You have spent thousands getting a nice car then want to look at saving on tyres, come on Jamesy dig deep in the pockets and get a brand 'new' set of MT's and your'll not be short of grip as long as they are warmed properly (they don't last long though) just change rear brakes to jspec when you want to use the 15" it's not a big job.

[Jamesy]

tyres are generally in the trade classed as acceptable for six years after manufactuer.......

 

Im at the moment working for a tyre distributor and asked the same thing

 

Some info off the net..... looks to be true

 

 

As part of the DOT code (G in the tyre marking above), there is a tyre manufacture date stamped on the sidewall. Oddly this code is sometimes only one one sidewall so you might need to get under your car and look at the inward-facing side of the tyre. Take a look at yours - there will be a three- or four-digit code. This code denotes when the tyre was manufactured, and as a rule-of-thumb, you should never use tyres more than 6 years old. The rubber in tyres degrades over time, irrespective of whether the tyre is being used or not. When you get a tyre change, if you can, see if the tyre place will allow you to inspect the new tyres first. It's not uncommon for these shops to have stuff in stock which is more than 6 years old. The tyre might look brand new, but it will delaminate or have some other failure within weeks of being put on a vehicle.

Reading the code. The code is pretty simple. The three-digit code was used for tyres manufactured before 2000. So for example 1 7 6 means it was manufactured in the 17th week of 6th year of the decade. In this case it means 1986. For tyres manufactured in the 90's, the same code holds true but there is a little triangle after the DOT code. So for this example, a tyre manufactured in the 17th week of 1996 would have the code 176

After 2000, the code was switched to a 4-digit code. Same rules apply, so for example 3 0 0 3 means the tyre was manufactured in the 30th week of 2003.

 

Read more: http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html#ixzz1LWCysXyM

 

tar mate

[Jamesy]

You have spent thousands getting a nice car then want to look at saving on tyres, come on Jamesy dig deep in the pockets and get a brand 'new' set of MT's and your'll not be short of grip as long as they are warmed properly (they don't last long though) just change rear brakes to jspec when you want to use the 15" it's not a big job.

 

Yeah thanx Gaz

 

Just bought rear jspec brake set up ready for when it all happens

[scotty71]

with your car/build etc dont skimp on tyres like Mr Gaz said.....

 

I take it there drag tyres?

[Jamesy]

with your car/build etc dont skimp on tyres like Mr Gaz said.....

 

I take it there drag tyres?

 

Yeah mate but fucck it i aint gonna bother with them now

[scotty71]

Yeah mate but fucck it i aint gonna bother with them now

 

go for the real McCoy....... you dont want to be in the wall.... geez you only just fixed your bonnet

 

oh and get your rings done Jamesy

[dude]

Whats the matter with Jamesy's ring ?????????????????? Is that how he is paying for the wheels and tyres now:taped:

[Jamesy]

Whats the matter with Jamesy's ring ?????????????????? Is that how he is paying for the wheels and tyres now:taped:

 

Dont make out like you dont know ALL about it **pimp**

[Chris Wilson]

Race tyres are considered scrap after 18 months, even unused. The oils leach out and the grip drops dramatically. The second lap of a brand new softish race tyre is potentially the fastest it will ever do.