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Guess_11

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Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« on: October 21, 2005, 07:58:19 pm »
I am about to buy new tires. What should the manufacturing date be around? I know I shouldn't buy tires that have been in stock for like 5 years. Whats the maximum the manufacturing date should be beforing buying a set of "new tires"?
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2005, 08:19:16 pm »
And is 806.06$ a good price for a set of Nokian WR, with a size of 205/65/15?
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2005, 08:51:49 am »
It's hard to put a solid number to this as there are too many variables.  A properly stored tire can be good for several years. 

The problem is when a tire that has been stored in a container exposed to the hot sun in Phoenix for months and months - for example. 

Buying from a reputable source is the best way to ensure that the tires have been stored properly and the stock is fresh.

 
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2005, 09:27:49 am »
What does manufacturing DATES have ta do wif tyres.....My 5 year old ones ARE CHEWY Though!!!!!....
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2005, 08:40:26 pm »
In most cases this does not end up being a problem. A good rule is not to buy anything older than 5 years. If you are buying something that has been discontinued then date may play more of a factor. Generally with current tires you wont see anything older than 2 years.
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2005, 11:24:55 am »
..WDF!!!   2/5ths OFF the best before date....what are ya doin' wif dem MORTY...building a ski Lodge @ Whistler fer 20110...!!!..?.... ::) ???.....
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2005, 11:50:45 am »
Quote from: safristi on October 23, 2005, 11:24:55 am
..WDF!!!   2/5ths OFF the best before date....what are ya doin' wif dem MORTY...building a ski Lodge @ Whistler fer 20110...!!!..?.... ::) ???.....


No, no Saffy.  You've got it backwards.

That picture is from an archeological dig.  It's the ancient home of  "Bibendus Inflatus", the ancestor of Bibendum, seen below:
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2005, 01:12:26 pm »
..I never get TIRED re-balancing those Toga Girls on my SPINDLE.......where for Art thou...wench...more WOBBLY!! POPS  please......as SEIZE HER and I were sayin'....... ;D   the date was 400 BJ....Hmmmm......
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2005, 08:35:30 pm »
Ya we sell quite a few tires and rarely have an issue with manufacture date. Hopefully be building a ski lodge at whistler one day, but not out of tires. Wood smell is nice..tire smell might be a little much....
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2005, 10:33:52 am »
Morty..actually they are very sturdy...you pack 'em wif sand and being thick the walls have great "R" rated grip !!!!
 Seriously a viable option and YOU would get yer pick of Winters....could line it in Pine inside..no one would know....Recycle babee......MORT's TIRE TRENDY LODGE..has a gripping ring to it fer the hub eccentric....... :thumbup:
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Re: Manufacturing Dates on Tires
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2005, 01:36:30 am »
Can only stand being around tires for so much of the day....I recycle, but that would be pushing it...
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