Buying New Old Tyres? - Problems?

[sweefu]

Hey,
I have found some cheap new tyres, but they were produced in 2005.
They are still new but i know that tyres have an expiry date so what is the go? How do i know if they will be any good or not?

Thanks.

[sweefu]

Any ideas guys? pretty keen on these tyres.. has anyone used older tyres that are still new?

[wogstyler]

I think the expiry code is not set out like a normal date, pretty sure it a letter and number. The letter with represent the month in order af alphabet (not by first letter of month) and the number is the yr.
For eg.. C8 or C08 will equal March 2008. C is third letter and march is third month.

just ring another tyre shop to be sure.

[VYMAD]

I bought second hand new 'Bathurst 1000's' that were 5 or 6 years old. they were fine. I found out later that tyres have an expiry date. If it was me I'd contact a tyre shop to find out what the codes printed on the tyres mean, so that you know for sure. After all, the tyres are all that is between you and the road.

[GILLO]

I've heard that the rubber is only good for 6 years before it is not worth using

[sweefu]

Cheers guys i have asked him the serieal numbers and he will get back to me, then i'll check the date.

Also,
what ist he widest tyre i could fit on my 8inch wide vt ss rim? Could i squeeze 255 or would it be better with 245?
Cheers.

[Dayvo]

have a look at this site Aged Tyres

[edals]

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LOL, I had tyres like in the last pic, on my first car, But quickly replaced them, solid hard and no grip at all. in the wet look out lol