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Lifespan of a tyre.

  • 22-05-2011 4:38am
    #1
    e04bf0c8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭


    Hey guys just looking for your opinion on the above. Lately I seem to be getting shocking lack of grip with my tyres. I gave them a good check and there's plenty of thread and pressures ok on them all but I got thinking to how old they are and realised I have them a few years now. Was just wondering does age affect them or do tyres have a recommended life span or change by date?

    Wouldn't be putting up huge miles but would still be regularly used which is the reason for relatively old tyres but in good condition (well good condition from appearances anyway!).


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  • #2
    zapata
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 890 ✭✭✭zapata


    Depends on the compound of the tyre.

    Hard Rubber -> longer lifespan -> less grip
    Soft Rubber -> shorter lifespan -> more grip -> more expensive but safer.

    Depends on the Make and Model of Tyre.
    Dual compound tyres are also available.


  • #3
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Exposure to wind and weather (and most importantly UV rays) lets tyres age and go hard.

    The tyre industry says that you should replace tyres after 6 years.

    To determine the age of your tyre, see the bottom of this page http://www.lets-getaway.com/tyre-markings.htm


  • #4
    shedweller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭shedweller


    I heard that too. I bought a 2nd hand car a few years ago with tyres that had half the tread depth on them. They were lethal in the wet! Suffice to say i quickly bought a new set. I think they were 5 years old when i replaced them.


  • #5
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    zapata wrote: »
    Depends on the compound of the Tyree.

    Hard Rubber -> longer lifespan -> less grip
    Soft Rubber -> shorter lifespan -> more grip -> more expensive but safer.

    Depends on the Make and Model of Tyree.
    Dual compound tyres are also available.

    Same applies to Bikes.

    On a CBR 900 Blade or GSXR750 a good pilot would be lucky to get 5000 miles out of a quality soft compound tire. Double that distance on a harder tire.

    You can get the best of both worlds on some tires that have a hard center with softer side compounds to take bends. Tires are something that you just don't skimp on with biked and I presume cars are pretty much the same.


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