how long can a high perf tire last without using?
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how long can a high perf tire last without using?
lets say if i have some high perf tires like S03 or pilot sport... how long could these tires last if they are just sitting there...
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Re: how long can a high perf tire last without using?
Originally posted by oonowindoo
lets say if i have some high perf tires like S03 or pilot sport... how long could these tires last if they are just sitting there...
lets say if i have some high perf tires like S03 or pilot sport... how long could these tires last if they are just sitting there...
I assume they are not on a car right now. That would be the worst thing. If they are on a car and sit for extended periods (many weeks) , the tires will develop a flat spot. Best thing if the car just sits is put it up on jack stands.
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Originally posted by fuzzy02CLS
I gave my local shop 2 Dunlop SP9000 tires off my old car cause I couldn't use them. They have been sitting on a shelf in their garage for like 3 years now. They still look ok.
I gave my local shop 2 Dunlop SP9000 tires off my old car cause I couldn't use them. They have been sitting on a shelf in their garage for like 3 years now. They still look ok.
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There was an article in one of the weekend paper inserts talking about tires and some companies wanted to put expiration dates on them. They said some shops keep tires for 3+years before they sell and never seem to have problems.
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Originally posted by anothercls
They said some shops keep tires for 3+years before they sell and never seem to have problems.
They said some shops keep tires for 3+years before they sell and never seem to have problems.
That’s why they usually warn you to drive slow for the first mile or so. Especially if it’s raining out.
Once you drive a bit, that wears right off.
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Originally posted by Shawn S
True, but when tires are NEW they have protective oil on them in case they aren’t sold right away.
That’s why they usually warn you to drive slow for the first mile or so. Especially if it’s raining out.
Once you drive a bit, that wears right off.
True, but when tires are NEW they have protective oil on them in case they aren’t sold right away.
That’s why they usually warn you to drive slow for the first mile or so. Especially if it’s raining out.
Once you drive a bit, that wears right off.
I got one batch of tires made by "Semperit" (this was years and years ago), and the tires never broke in and were completely worn down in 40 miles
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The Toyos were "stuck" right off the lot...
Tire life depends on make, temp, and depending on compound -- ozone. 5 to 6 years is probably the max lifespan.
As mentioned, bagging the tires in a cool place would help. A weenie would probably pump some nitrogen in. :P
Here is a tech link on storing Yokohama tires: http://www.yokohamatire.com/pdf/tsb-112102.pdf
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