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  1. 30th October 2016, 03:38 PM #1
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    How old is too old for a new tire?

    I have been offered a set of Pirelli Scorpion ATR in 7.50R16 size at a bargain price first because this size is no longer demanded and second because of the manufacturing date, they have been manufactured in mid 2014.

    Is this offer to be considered or should I look elsewhere?
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  2. 30th October 2016, 04:02 PM #2
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    I think they consider a tyre old after 5 years?
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  3. 30th October 2016, 04:04 PM #3
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    Grab 'em, 5-6 years is considered a tyre's life, regardless of tread depth.
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    Where are they? I could check them out for you perhaps?
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    5-7 years for a tyre in use

    properly stored and wrapped the DOM is irrelevent and you can start the clock from the day they go on the road.

    with average storage tyres age at about half the normal rate

    with poor storage they age at rate.

    The tyres youve been offered should be good for at least another 3 years unless they've been damaged or exposed to chemicals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Saitch View Post
    Where are they? I could check them out for you perhaps?
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    I could not care how old they are. If the price is right they go on my car.
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    Condition is a better indicator than age.
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    Go for it buddy.

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  10. 30th October 2016, 09:51 PM #10
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    Depends on where and how they've been stored.
    Two years old should be fine.
    I've got a pair of BFG MTRs that have been on my regularly used Defender for the last 9 years. The treads should be good for another 2 or 3 years.
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