How old are your tyres?

[chairman56]

I recently acquired a low mileage 309 advertised (in all good faith) with good tread on all tyres.

After the purchase, however, I did note a little bit of sidewall cracking, also steering was a little heavier than I might have expected with a slight pull to the left.

I checked the DOT code on the tyres and found that the whole lot were made in 2001 !

Five years is recommended maximum for tyres.

Am now in the hole for £96 (new front) and £50 (part-worn rear) which has put my budget out of kilter! That said, steering and ride much improved and steering pull has disappeared.

So, if you buying a car, then check the age (see Tire Tech Information - Determining the Age of a Tire for a good guide) and bargain accordingly.

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[jmkent]

You must have got quite a rare one there, I don't know of many cars where they are used that little the tyres would last for 5yrs.

Mine normally do 18-24months @ 15-20k miles per year, but I used to rotate the wheels front to back and wear them all evenly and change the lot in one go.

[nige65]

Well mine are off a chariot need new me

PRIMEWELL TYRES / CAR / PRIMEWELL PZ900 PRIME WELL PZ 900 - 215/55R17 94W TL :: £61.80 :: Car Tyres - MPV Tyres - People Carrier Tyres - 17" :: R17" - 215/55/17, 215/55 R 17 ::

Wanli S1063 XL » Tyre Details

[john_h]

i have a wanli on one of my rear wheels...my god i never felt a car slide so much in the rain....just aswell i have decent kumho on the front to keep me straight.

[nige65]

You needs some f1 heat jackets on before you go out

At least i know what they are like now

[bettyswollocks]

Never get more than 6 months out of mine.