Topic: tyre safe to use if (Read 3137 times)

vauxsull · « **on:** 02 February 2016, 16:58:07 »

Its 16 years old but never been used?

b4ndit · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 February 2016, 17:04:23 »

I would say no as the rubber will have degraded somewhat. I defo would not use it on the road but your choice

Bigron · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 February 2016, 17:07:12 »

If it has had daylight (ultraviolet light) on it for any significant length of time - bin it!

Ron.

vauxsull · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 February 2016, 17:08:01 »

Dont think its ever seen daylight... i was just checking as its a damn good tyre... i shall just keep it as the spare then..

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 February 2016, 17:10:24 »

Speaking of shagged tyres.......our Corsa still wears it's 2003 original P6000's on the rear.

Paddy Flannery · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 February 2016, 19:09:58 »

Rubber will have degraded over time and therefore it's grip capabilities will be reduced leading to potential loss of traction and/or increased stopping distance.

Matter for yourself, but is it worth it for the sake of buying one tyre ?

Andy B · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 February 2016, 19:15:14 »

There'll be loads of Omegas around still with the original spare in the boot

As a spare they'll have rarely seen the light of day .... I'd use it as a spare

terry paget · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 February 2016, 20:54:58 »

Most Omegas I buy have brand new spare tyres on steel wheels. They have not seen the light of day since new, and show no sign of cracking or deterioration. I reckon if age were a problem they would put year of manufacture on them. I use them on the front of my car, and never had cause to regret doing so.

TheBoy · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 February 2016, 22:05:23 »

Quote from: terry paget on 02 February 2016, 20:54:58

Most Omegas I buy have brand new spare tyres on steel wheels. They have not seen the light of day since new, and show no sign of cracking or deterioration. I reckon if age were a problem they would put year of manufacture on them. I use them on the front of my car, and never had cause to regret doing so.

They do.

Keith ABS · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 February 2016, 07:35:17 »

My 81 Opel Senator stillhas origional spare on the alloy in the boot and has no signs of cracking or deteriation on it

Keith ABS

Diamond Black Geezer · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 February 2016, 09:45:34 »

If you find yourself unable to use the tyre due to public pressure, please feel free to tell me where the bin is in which you throw it...

If its cracking - no good, if it's not - I'd say fine. As with any item to do with vehicles, periodic inspection will be beneficial.

Mr Gav · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 February 2016, 10:10:11 »

Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 February 2016, 09:45:34

If you find yourself unable to use the tyre due to public pressure, please feel free to tell me where the bin is in which you throw it...

If its cracking - no good, if it's not - I'd say fine. As with any item to do with vehicles, periodic inspection will be beneficial.

A few years ago evo magazine ran a tyre test, all the tyres were new from the manufacturer and out of interest bought some identical tyres from a local garage for comparison. The tyres they bought were six months old and iirc had a 20 metre greater stopping distance than the ones fresh from the manufacturer. If that's how much grip they can lose after six months then I wonder how much difference a year it two makes, maybe another ten metres?

It's your money but there's no way I'd be putting old tyres on a car, it could be the difference between hitting another car out stopping in time in an emergency stop situation.

Diamond Black Geezer · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 February 2016, 10:33:49 »

It's a fair point, however this suggest that tyres should be thrown away and replaced (presumably less than) every 6 months for safety. But it's one of those 'you pay your money, you takes your choice' things.

With second hand rubber some will say 'it be fine' some will say 'never on my car' but I'm not calling anyone who is the latter is wrong.. just saying what I'd do, sort of thing.

vauxsull · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 February 2016, 10:53:25 »

Its purely because the tyre is a michelin primacy as opposed to a cheap budget tyre.. shame not to bae able to use it due to age even though its never seen daylight. Its a full size 17" tyre too fitted to an alloy.

Diamond Black Geezer · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 February 2016, 10:58:24 »

No good for me, then

But being a more-than decent tyre make, well you know my views

if actually terrified, then leave it just in the boot as a spare, which you'll (probably) never ever use. Done.

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 February 2016, 11:26:28 »

Any tyre where the surface has been exposed to the air for some months / years will, at least temporarily, have reduced grip. I notice this when the kit car has had a lay-up. Take it easy until fresh rubber has started to be exposed and then all is fine.

As to the OP's question: I'd be inspecting the tyre carefully. Any signs of cracking and I wouldn't use it, but, if it's still in visually good condition, then I'd use it as a spare. You aren't going to be asking much of a spare, in the unlikely event that you have to use it, anyway.

TheBoy · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 February 2016, 17:31:02 »

Quote from: vauxsull on 03 February 2016, 10:53:25

Its purely because the tyre is a michelin primacy as opposed to a cheap budget tyre.. shame not to bae able to use it due to age even though its never seen daylight. Its a full size 17" tyre too fitted to an alloy.

Sounds pretty shite to me....

TheBoy · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 February 2016, 17:35:13 »

As the tyre manufacturers (all of them) only warrant 5 yrs from production, and actively state they should be replaced after, you can be in a grey area insurancewise.

Now we all carry old spares, but hopefully we drive a little more cautiously (and less than 50mph for FL owners

) when in use, but for day to day usage on a tyre way over the 5yr mark, nah, bin it. Its the one thing in contact with the ground.

tidla · « **Reply #18 on:** 04 February 2016, 17:25:26 »

I should imagine sunlight and whether the tyre was loose or fitted and holding the weight of the vehicle would make a difference.

Andy B · « **Reply #19 on:** 04 February 2016, 17:31:56 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2016, 17:35:13

.... and actively state they should be replaced after, you can be in a grey area insurancewise. ....

but, so far, there isn't a max age for a tyre.

Bigron · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 February 2016, 20:41:01 »

Have you considered emailing the technicxal department of the tyre manufactuer?

Ron.

2boxerdogs · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 February 2016, 13:27:25 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2016, 17:35:13

As the tyre manufacturers (all of them) only warrant 5 yrs from production, and actively state they should be replaced after, you can be in a grey area insurancewise.

Now we all carry old spares, but hopefully we drive a little more cautiously (and less than 50mph for FL owners ) when in use, but for day to day usage on a tyre way over the 5yr mark, nah, bin it. Its the one thing in contact with the ground.

.

Totally agree bin it, not worth the risk for the sake of a few quid.What value do you put on your well-being ?

TheBoy · « **Reply #22 on:** 06 February 2016, 09:03:32 »

Quote from: Bigron on 04 February 2016, 20:41:01

Have you considered emailing the technicxal department of the tyre manufactuer?

Ron.

I spoke to them (I think from memory, it was Michelin, but it was a while ago back when she had lease cars), and they will confirm that they will not warrant any tyre older than 5yrs from manufacture date, and thus say they highly recommend it is changed. But then they would say that. But at least with that info, the lease company was forced to replace the rears

Tyres are a service item, and treat them as such. You wouldn't run an air filter for 5yrs, or coolant for 5yrs, or even oil for 5yrs.

vauxsull · « **Reply #23 on:** 07 February 2016, 09:36:04 »

I shall just keep it as a spare..

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