New 2 and a half year old snow tires?
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Kinda of but they will still work just fine!
I've used " new " tires that were 5 years old. 2.5 is nothing.
They'll be fine, but if it bothers you, call them and express your displeasure that they would sell something two years old as "new".
Not to worry. I've been selling tires 14 years. Nothing to worry about
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I wouldn't worry in the least. Snow tires get used for years, mounting and dismounting..
I bet what you found happens all the time. I've never even thought of reading the date code!!
Some years ago I had a new set of 4 Mastercrafts put on our 2008 Odyssey from a local Cooper shop. A few weeks later I noticed I had 3 Mastercrafts and 1 Cooper! !@##$% They were basically the same tire, but the tread patterns were different. I left it that way.
I bet what you found happens all the time. I've never even thought of reading the date code!!
Some years ago I had a new set of 4 Mastercrafts put on our 2008 Odyssey from a local Cooper shop. A few weeks later I noticed I had 3 Mastercrafts and 1 Cooper! !@##$% They were basically the same tire, but the tread patterns were different. I left it that way.
They've been in a warehouse, out of the sun, surrounded by other tires outgasing, protected from ozone. It is not like they've been on a car or even outside a tire store on display in the sun.
I'd be worried if you drive low miles per year. I estimate my wife's new accord will see 3-5k snow tire miles each year. That is quite a few years before they wear down enough to replace. I have dedicated wheels, and X-ICE tires with 2011 DOTs, i think they will probably show signs of rot before being worn out.
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I realized that the snows we got in 2006 were 2002 date coded,
I'm running snows from 2004, they look great, good tread, no sign of cracks or rotting. I'll change them out some year, looking nearly new with like 20-30k miles on them.
I'm running snows from 2004, they look great, good tread, no sign of cracks or rotting. I'll change them out some year, looking nearly new with like 20-30k miles on them.
Some folks have said that anything within 3 years of production is considered "New".
These same folks also say that it is OK to sell tires that are between 3 and 6 years as "New, but discounted for quick sale".
And lastly, anything older than 6 years should not be sold as "New" even with modifiers.
So 2 1/2 years is on the outer edge of "New" without modifiers.
These same folks also say that it is OK to sell tires that are between 3 and 6 years as "New, but discounted for quick sale".
And lastly, anything older than 6 years should not be sold as "New" even with modifiers.
So 2 1/2 years is on the outer edge of "New" without modifiers.
Originally Posted By: CapriRacer
Some folks have said that anything within 3 years of production is considered "New".
These same folks also say that it is OK to sell tires that are between 3 and 6 years as "New, but discounted for quick sale".
And lastly, anything older than 6 years should not be sold as "New" even with modifiers.
So 2 1/2 years is on the outer edge of "New" without modifiers.
Capri, who are the "some folks" you are talking about?
Some folks in the tire companies or some folks on BITOG?
Some folks have said that anything within 3 years of production is considered "New".
These same folks also say that it is OK to sell tires that are between 3 and 6 years as "New, but discounted for quick sale".
And lastly, anything older than 6 years should not be sold as "New" even with modifiers.
So 2 1/2 years is on the outer edge of "New" without modifiers.
Capri, who are the "some folks" you are talking about?
Some folks in the tire companies or some folks on BITOG?
I just bought two new Winterforce tires that were made in 2011. They were never used.
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Capri, who are the "some folks" you are talking about?
Some folks in the tire companies or some folks on BITOG?
Some folks within the tire industry.
Capri, who are the "some folks" you are talking about?
Some folks in the tire companies or some folks on BITOG?
Some folks within the tire industry.
A few years ago wasn't there a lot of talk on the news about buying tires? IIRC they suggested telling the tire retailer not to give you tires more than a year old. It make sense considering they have a shelf life and really shouldn't be used once they're over 6 years old. So in essence if this is correct buying 2.5 year old tires "new" are already over 1/3 through their life. Opinions vary, I've use tires older than 6 years old.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?id=6133554
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?id=6133554
It all boils down to whose money you are spending. When a car dealer tried selling me 2 year old snow tires I took them back and they gave me 6 month old ones, they say tires are only 'good' for 6 years or so, why noy get best value for your money. Then if you happen to trade your vehicle and try to sell the tires after everyone will say they are too old. Most dealers around here have old truck trailers where they store tires, gets pretty warm in there in the summer while the tires cook, just my 2 cents
Think the price of tires is too high now? Wait until everyone demands that their "new" tires be less than 1 year old. Most tires are under warranty from date of sale for 5+ yrs. anyway. They will be fine, especially when stored indoors 8 months of the year, and out of the sun.
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Originally Posted By: vintagegz
they say tires are only 'good' for 6 years or so, why noy get best value for your money.
Here's what General says:
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However, as with other members of the tire and automotive industries, Continental recommends that all tires (including spare tires) that were manufactured more than ten (10) years previous be removed from service and be replaced with new tires, even when tires appear to be usable from their external appearance and if the tread depth may have not reached the minimum wear out depth.
General's warranty is 72 months (six years) from the date of purchase:
http://generaltire.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/661/kw/age
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2. WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT
APPLICABLE?
BASIC COVERAGE
Eligible Tires are covered by this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy for a
maximum of 72 months from the date of purchase.*
I wouldn't be super happy about getting two year old tires, but you still have eight years until the manufacturer says they need to be replaced. And when the warranty ends at 72 months, you'll still have two years until the 10-year mark.
So, assuming the OP will drive on them a normal amount, they'll probably wear out before they age out of service, I would guess.
they say tires are only 'good' for 6 years or so, why noy get best value for your money.
Here's what General says:
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However, as with other members of the tire and automotive industries, Continental recommends that all tires (including spare tires) that were manufactured more than ten (10) years previous be removed from service and be replaced with new tires, even when tires appear to be usable from their external appearance and if the tread depth may have not reached the minimum wear out depth.
General's warranty is 72 months (six years) from the date of purchase:
http://generaltire.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/661/kw/age
Quote:
2. WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT
APPLICABLE?
BASIC COVERAGE
Eligible Tires are covered by this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy for a
maximum of 72 months from the date of purchase.*
I wouldn't be super happy about getting two year old tires, but you still have eight years until the manufacturer says they need to be replaced. And when the warranty ends at 72 months, you'll still have two years until the 10-year mark.
So, assuming the OP will drive on them a normal amount, they'll probably wear out before they age out of service, I would guess.
As long as they've been stored correctly (away from high heat) they should be just fine. Tires don't really start to age very much until they've been inflated. The "aging" is essentially oxygenation of the inner layers of rubber, making them stiffen and crack. It takes high air pressures to really cause oxygen to cross into the inner layers.
The other factor is extremely high heat, which is why tires in Arizona age faster than anywhere else in the US. Snow tires, on the other hand don't generally have that problem, and most tires outside of the desert will wear out before aging really starts to affect them.
The biggest thing to watch in terms of tire aging is the spare, since it's more likely to be around for years without wearing out, because it doesn't get used enough to circulate the oils that keep it from drying out, and because trunks tend to get really hot in the summer.
The other factor is extremely high heat, which is why tires in Arizona age faster than anywhere else in the US. Snow tires, on the other hand don't generally have that problem, and most tires outside of the desert will wear out before aging really starts to affect them.
The biggest thing to watch in terms of tire aging is the spare, since it's more likely to be around for years without wearing out, because it doesn't get used enough to circulate the oils that keep it from drying out, and because trunks tend to get really hot in the summer.
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