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cass Member Since: 12 Oct 2011 Location: northumberland Posts: 711 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I’d be more concerned about condition rather than age. Any hit of cracking delamination etc then scrap them. |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1182 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My expensive 2019/20 dated Pirelli P Zero's have already got surface cracks!!! Not happy. |
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ttrw2 Member Since: 27 Dec 2015 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 42 ![]() |
Depends how they've been stored/used - it's UV and heat that breaks down the rubber. A set that have been stored through the summer and used during the winter will probably be fine for many years.
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1296 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
FYI, MOT rules for 8+ passenger vehicles are as follows with respect to tyre age, I suppose vehicles with fewer than 8 seats should be treated similarly:
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Proftinkerpot Member Since: 23 Dec 2022 Location: County Antrim Posts: 175 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Some tyre brands seem to age better than others. Also as others have said the exposure to sun can accelerate aging. When I bought my M140i, I picked up a second set of genuine alloys with delivery mileage Michelin Pilot Supersports. I stored the tyres in the garage away from the window and fitted a set of winter tyres to the second set of wheels. When I needed new summer tyres I then fitted my spare set which were dated 2016 (I bought them early in 2017). The tyres are still on 3-4mm of tread but I intend to change them soon as the shoulders are starting to show signs of aging. |
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madnessgonemad Member Since: 28 Aug 2020 Location: Kent Posts: 89 ![]() ![]() |
I wouldn’t let my tyres get older than 7-8 years. Especially on a heavy beast like a RR!
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