OLD new tire, response from Goodyear

[69GTX]

Tires can age just sitting due to the rubber naturally breaking down from exposure to oxygen, ozone, humidity, temperature, etc. Tires don't self lubricate internally if not driven. So they will dry out and harden just sitting. You can slow it down but reasonably cannot stop it. The Govt suggests 6-10 yrs maximum on tire life.

Tires sitting around

 

[geeman789]

Michelin says THIS, direct from their website:


There is no way to tell exactly how long a tire lasts. The lifespan and mileage of a tire depends of a combination of factors: its design, the driver's habits, the climate, the road conditions and the care that's put into the tires.

A few milestones and tips:

1- Keep five years in mind
After five years or more in use, your tires should be thoroughly inspected at least once per year by a professional.

2- Ten years is a maximum
If the tires haven't been replaced 10 years after their date of manufacture, as a precaution, Michelin recommends replacing them with new tires. Even if they appear to be in usable condition and have not worn down to the tread wear indicator.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted by hemitom
Well she certainly skirted her way around the warranty..

So according to goodyear your warranty is up.

You have a legitimate concern and if this bothers you i would return to the place of purchase show them the warranty terms on goodyears site and ask for new tires which you paid for and expected to receive.



I agree. The concern is warranty, not safety per se.

 

[Wolf359]

Originally Posted by 1978elcamino
I have a feeling a conversation at the tire store will most likely turn into a [censored] match with me loosing and leaving in sweat and anger. Since I got road hazard it would probably be easier for me to let the air out of the tire and drive around the block until the sidewalls are shot. Come back in with the spare on and shrug my shoulders as if I have no idea. I know this is dishonest but my choices are limited. Below are my choices, so far.

Contact Goodyear (no solution)

Contact the store (unlikely to give a new tire)

Not worry about it (worry about safety and limited warranty)

Destroy the tire, replace under road hazard (dishonest but easiest route,probably wont do)



When did you buy the tire again? I believe they have a 30 day satisfaction pledge. If under 30 days, take them back and say you want a tire that only has a couple months on it and if they won't have it for a few days, get it in writing that they'll swap them out when they come in.

https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tire-warranty/30-day-pledge

 

[CapriRacer]

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't the Goodyear warranty use the date of purchase for figuring out when the clock starts - and only uses the date of manufacture when the date of purchase is unavailable? If so, then the 4 year old tire doesn't have a shortened warranty period.

 

[1978elcamino]

Originally Posted by CapriRacer
Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't the Goodyear warranty use the date of purchase for figuring out when the clock starts - and only uses the date of manufacture when the date of purchase is unavailable? If so, then the 4 year old tire doesn't have a shortened warranty period.


I have to admit, after reading a more detailed document from GY, the warranty does state 6 years from date of purchase. I stand corrected, see below...

A tire has delivered its full original tread life and the coverage of this limited warranty ends when the treadwear indicators become visible (worn to 2/32") or six (6) years from the date of new tire purchase, whichever occurs first. (Without proof of purchase the date of manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.)