iandsm
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Don't forget that the industry standard is that tyres manufactures up to five years ago should be treated as new when first fitted to a vehicle. At leas that what I read on Oponeo" website. SO the five or six years to the replacement date runs from the date they are fitted, not the date manufactured.How many of you actually check the date code on the tyre before haviing a new tyre fitted. Or just accept that its a new tyre that is been put on.
I recently had a new set fitted, three were dated as made in week 16/21 the fourth nine months earlier. I contacted Continental who told me that this was perfectly acceptable and to rely on the date fitted.
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Tyre age and legalities
European regulations do not impose a coherent policy on the allowed age of tyres released for sale. That's why regulations may vary depending on the country. However, the EU clearly specifies new tyres' storage time and conditions.According to the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO), tyres are "new" for 5 years from the date of manufacture when stored in optimal conditions.
A tyre sold as a new product may be safely used for at least 5-6 years. Some sources indicate that the operational lifespan of a tyre may amount to even 10 years - with proper maintenance and storage, you can use your tyres longer.
Nevertheless, for your safety, it's better to replace the set after 5 years even if it's not approaching the legal minimum tread depth yet."
Now we are out of the EU I wonder if this still hold true.