Using Used Tires?

[newtohobby]

I have 4 year old Michelin Defenders and very disappointed with them. 70K km on them. Dry rotting. Dry rotting in the treads. Probably won't be able to get Michelin warranty them since they will say its cosmetic.

I have access to some Cooper tires that were 2 years old before they were taken off the car. They've been stored in the garage for 4-5 years. Should I used them?

 

[anon1]

I have access to some Cooper tires that were 2 years old before they were taken off the car. They've been stored in the garage for 4-5 years. Should I used them?

no...

 

[notthemama]

No.
Tires have a shelf life.
Careful if you buy tires at a discount place. Check the manufacture date. Sometimes they sell off old stock.
For your own safety don't cheap on tires.

 

[smitherz]

Tires do degrade over time even when not being used.
6-7 years is the generally accepted lifespan of a tire.
Take a look at the DOT code printed on the sidewall of the tire, last 4 digits will tell you when it was made.

EXAMPLE:

DOT M746 JR1R 4615

This would mean it was produced 46th week of 2015

When i was in college i only bought used tires, checked the date, checked the treadwear with a coin, inspect for cracks, and made sure they can zero out when balancing.
Good way to save a bit of money but you'll be changing them more frequently.

I only buy new now, my last set of Michelin Latitudes went 100K and I swapped them out with some meat left..

 

[nottyboi]

I have 4 year old Michelin Defenders and very disappointed with them. 70K km on them. Dry rotting. Dry rotting in the treads. Probably won't be able to get Michelin warranty them since they will say its cosmetic.

I have access to some Cooper tires that were 2 years old before they were taken off the car. They've been stored in the garage for 4-5 years. Should I used them?

If they have been stored the 4-5 years does not count. They are fine to use.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul.../a25577/how-to-make-your-tires-last-10-years/