So I have a pair of tires in my garage that have been sitting there for about 5 years(90% thread left). They fit my fronts perfect 225/40/18(stocks) and they are pretty bad ace tires Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 9000.

My question is, are they still useful?? Like can I use them, there is no holes or cracking on the tires at all, Im just a little hesitant, idk if tires wear out with time if not really used... Thanks in advance

 

From what I hear, tires can go bad from aging. There was a big thing on the news about it. I'm sure if you google it you'll find something.

 

should be fine. as long as they werent outside or exposed to the elements, put them on and ride out

 

Thanks, yeah my buddy had told me about that too, so ill check it out.

Very tempted, cause my fronts are pretty bad... Im gonna check out the news report that iSuxel recommended. But most likely im gonna try it and if worst comes to worst ill just buy a pair, thanks man. BTW where in miramar you located, im in Miami Lakes.

 

You know damn well them tires have been outside Justin! Just get some wheels already!!! Or new tires, you drive on them... EVERYDAY!

 

yes tires do expire. its recommeded to not use any tire more than 4-6 years from the date they are manufactured. this date can be found on the tire in the form of a 4 digit number. for example, if the number says 2603, then the tire is made in the 26th week of 2003.

of course if your tire wasnt stored properly, then they wont last all the way for till the 4-6 years

 

There is a shelf-life for all tires even the tires are new and sealed (in a clear coat of some kind), and typically about 4-6 years depending on their manufacturers.

As you recall, all tire shops' saying ".... this set of tires have X years or upto XX,000 miles on thread life by the manufacturer....". Yes, there is a expiration time for tires.

Yes, you can use them if you find a shop willing to mount them, but you are on your own. They prolly ask you to sigh a liability waiver in case something bad happen.

For more info, here is one good example about this:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3088188

Good luck~

 

LOL yeah right!! They have been in my garage ever since I got them!!

Yeah I just checked they were made in 02... Thanks for the help

Thanks, yeah im just gonna have to buy a new set.

 

whoa 02, yea i would definately not put those on haha