stator Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Both these tyres came on my car when I bought it. Both have passed the MOT and have decent tread. The only problem is they are quite old:The first is from 2008The second is from 2003 (I think) I'm guessing it must have spent time as the spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) No.See Paul Walker as a example of not changing tyres regularly.http://www.carthrottle.com/paul-walker-carrera-gt-was-travelling-at-93mph-on-9-year-old-tyres-when-it-crashed/Legally there is no laws on tyre age at present. Edited April 18, 2014 by lupo1.0se Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrdoctoruk Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 yes why not? just put them on the front, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 No.See Paul Walker as a example of not changing tyres regularly.Does not changing tyres make you drive round a built up area at nearly 100mph?I would imagine that crash was caused by 'watch this' rather than old tyres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Also a carrera gt rwd vs a 75bhp car. I'd be more worried if they where bald, cords where showing or in general tatty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I would use them, yes. Keep a check on them though; as you should all tyres! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Use them, regular checks to see if they're loosing air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stator Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks, I think I'll replace them before the next time I go on the motorway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 lul wut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stator Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Well I don't want a blowout at 70+I've been doing some more research, the tyre companies say tyres can last about 10 years but they have to be in use to remain safe, so the time they spent as spare might have caused the rubber to stiffen and become brittle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Well I don't want a blowout at 70+I've been doing some more research, the tyre companies say tyres can last about 10 years but they have to be in use to remain safe, so the time they spent as spare might have caused the rubber to stiffen and become brittle?It's you driving the car. it's your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spy Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I would defo use the 2008 but not the 2003.At 11 years old the rubber will have gone hard (compared to new manufactruere spec) which means braking distances will be extended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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