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How old can tyres be?
When are tyres considered dangerous because of age? I am sorry, I was not very specific in my previous question on this subject. I am not interested in the tyres' wear or damage, just age. When are tyres considered too old, to be used safely on a car, even if they are not worn, damaged and they look very good. Rubber loses its properties with age, but manufacturers use different compounds, and the way they or stored makes a difference. I understand 10 years is the most they should be used. Is that correct? What is your opinion? Thank you.
Our answer:
Hi Stefanut,
Thanks for coming back to us. You’ve kind of hit on the answer yourself – ten years is given as the maximum age that tyres are suitable. It’s one to five years for tyres that are stored and not fitted to a car, by the way.
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