Rich Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 A friend of the family had to get a new tyre cos they had a nail in it, it's a 195/60/15 and they paid £92 for it. I'm not sure where from but I nearly died of shock when they told me! They're quite elderly and obviously have no idea of how much tyres really are. Online the top of the range tyres in that size are under £65! Anyway, what shocked me even more was they have never changed the tyres on the car since they got it over 10 years ago! I've looked at them before and they look old with some cracking on the sidewall but nothing major. They only drive locally most of the time so don't do much mileage. I thought ideally tyres should be replaced by 5-6 years old cos they will get damaged from the UV rays and when sitting for long periods of time. Is this right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Six years is the manufactures warranty period against defects after that it's all down to the MOT testers knowledge and vigilance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Most people would need to change them before 6 years but how long can a tyre survive - what is the oldest you've seen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Oh about 25yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Blimey and they were still ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I have seen / driven a car with 42 year old cross ply tyres on... The tyres where hard and had obviously gone past their best, but where perfectly fine for the type of driving that vehicle did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hadn't they cracked at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 They where cracked a little yes but they where not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have seen / driven a car with 42 year old cross ply tyres on... The tyres where hard and had obviously gone past their best, but where perfectly fine for the type of driving that vehicle did I bet it's always garaged though and only used when it's dry? Can't see your average daily commute lasting that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Question, does this 6 year rule apply to spares in the boot that have never seen the light of day, those exposed to the elements or both ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Yes it does.The silica will harden even in the boot, so the tyre on the road will deteriorate rapidly when fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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