Old Tires

…the tires we ship are less than a year old. How fresh are the tires being sold by Tire Rack? As previously mentioned, Tire Rack employs inventory rotation so that most of the tires we ship are less than a year old. However, due to the global economy view taken by many tire manufacturers, Tire Rack…

…(6) years old, even if they were properly stored. * All tires (including spare tires) manufactured more than ten (10) years previously should be removed from service and be replaced as a precaution, even if such tires appear serviceable and have not reached the legal wear limit. Related Links * Tire…

…with a tire manufacturer to help them clear out their inventory when they discontinue a tire line. While this may uncover some new tires that are several years old, these clearance tires are typically offered at a discount and will wear out before they age out. Tires are stocked in Tire Rack…

…of your Jeep? That's consider in use, too. You can check the production date of your tire very easily to see how old it is. Read "How Old Are the Tires I Buy?" for more details. Have your tires been in use for longer than they should be? Are you ready for a new set? Shop by vehicle and…

…how old my tires are? The good news: it's very easy to find out! On the sidewall of your tire you will see a DOT Identification Number and the last four digits of the number will reveal the week and year that the tire was actually built. Example: Post-2000 Production Tire This tire was…

Tire Tech: Tire Aging: Part #1 Nothing Lasts Forever... and Tires Are No Exception Tires are manufactured by bonding rubber to fabric plies and steel cords. Despite the anti-aging ingredients mixed into the rubber compounds, there is a realization that tires are perishable, as well as a growing…

…compared to using full-size spare tires and wheels. In the event of a flat tire due to a puncture, cut, road hazard, accident or blowout, T121 spare tires are designed to help drivers regain temporary mobility. Like all Temporary/Compact Spare tires, Kumho T121 spare tires are designed for ...

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season is Goodyear's Ultra High Performance All-Season tire developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and powerful performance sedans who want to enjoy driving their cars any time of the year. It is designed to meet challenging road conditions with…

…regarding tire quality, performance, brand image and service. Results are calculated using a tire satisfaction index that includes four measures: tire wear, tire ride, tire appearance and tire traction/handling, and rankings are based solely on owner experiences with their tires after two years…

…of your Jeep? That's considered in use, too. You can check the production date of your tire very easily to see how old it is. Read "How Old Are the Tires I Buy?" for more details. Have your tires been in use for longer than they should be? Are you ready for a new set? Shop by vehicle…

When it comes to questions about tire aging, the most common are: * How do I determine the age of my tires? * How old are the tires I want to purchase? * How long do tires last? The way to determine the age of a tire is easy once you know what to look for. Every tire has an identification number…

…how old your current tires are, start by reading its Tire Identification Number (often referred to as the tire’s serial number). Unlike vehicle identification numbers (VINs), Tire Identification Numbers are actually production codes that identify the week and year the tire was manufactured.…