Is it safe to have 'new' tyres fitted that are five years old?
I have ordered four new Dunlop tyres for my Jaguar XJ from an online company. The tyres are to be delivered to a nearby Halfords for fitting next week.
I am concerned that I may find my new tyres were manufactured some years ago. The online tyre company advised that the “new” tyres could be up to five years old.
Is this acceptable? I would accept two years old but if they turn out to be five years old have I the right to reject them?
I am concerned that I may find my new tyres were manufactured some years ago. The online tyre company advised that the “new” tyres could be up to five years old.
Is this acceptable? I would accept two years old but if they turn out to be five years old have I the right to reject them?
Asked on 14 June 2023 by Richard Turner
Answered by
David Ross
A used tyre can have a safe lifespan of up to ten years depending on mileage and tread depth, so if they are stored safely a five year old tyre should perform effectively as well as a brand new one.
However it is likely that the tyre company will include in its terms and conditions your right to reject a tyre, so we would suggest taking a close look at these. We would expect that the chances of your tyres being this old are slim, unless the size of tyre you require is particularly rare or no longer being produced.
However it is likely that the tyre company will include in its terms and conditions your right to reject a tyre, so we would suggest taking a close look at these. We would expect that the chances of your tyres being this old are slim, unless the size of tyre you require is particularly rare or no longer being produced.
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