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[b_sdaddy]

Sonikk4, or anyone for that matter,

 

How do I check the age of my tyres.?

 

I have 165 Falkens (10"), and find them to be OK. I don't drive like a knob (greenmini1275), but see roundabouts as a blessing, not a chore!

 

Had car for 5 years, previously owned by elderly gent. I understand the limits of the car, that's still on drums all round and the tread is still healthy.

 

IF, though, the tyres are 'shot' through age, then replacing them can only increase my driving pleasure (& safety).

 

 

Cheers

[Northernpower]

Sonikk4, or anyone for that matter,
 
How do I check the age of my tyres.?
 
I have 165 Falkens (10"), and find them to be OK. I don't drive like a knob (greenmini1275), but see roundabouts as a blessing, not a chore!
 
Had car for 5 years, previously owned by elderly gent. I understand the limits of the car, that's still on drums all round and the tread is still healthy.
 
IF, though, the tyres are 'shot' through age, then replacing them can only increase my driving pleasure (& safety).
 
 
Cheers

Just Google the make of tyre along with how do I check the age. It will show you where the identifying numbers are.

[greenmini1275]

There's also a manufacturing date on the tyres.

[whittlebot]

NO advice is EVER ignored in here! and I am grateful to EVERYONE who has contributed! As I have said before, I've only had my 'pocket rocket' just over a year, (having always driven Rover Metro) and I love it to bits and if that's sounds sad or stupid I don't care!  I believe I DO drive the car sensibly. (how many members have been driving since 1974 and STILL have an unblemished record!) I've taken ALL the replies seriously. The local garage will check everything on Wednesday!

Thank you. ALL of you.

Jonathan

[nicklouse]

i would be looking for something that has failed.

[Northernpower]

There's also a manufacturing date on the tyres.

 

Thats what I was trying to explain with with my post

 

Sonikk4, or anyone for that matter,
 
How do I check the age of my tyres.?
 
I have 165 Falkens (10"), and find them to be OK. I don't drive like a knob (greenmini1275), but see roundabouts as a blessing, not a chore!
 
Had car for 5 years, previously owned by elderly gent. I understand the limits of the car, that's still on drums all round and the tread is still healthy.
 
IF, though, the tyres are 'shot' through age, then replacing them can only increase my driving pleasure (& safety).
 
 
Cheers

Just Google the make of tyre along with how do I check the age. It will show you where the identifying numbers are.

 

[DomCr250]

However, it should not be necessary to be doing 'last minute' hard stops in normal driving. Look well down the road when driving and anticipate other traffic. That's what we who drove in the early 1960's learned by driving cars with drum brakes, cross-ply tyres and old type steering. We still made good progress, but learned to anticipate problems well in advance. Learn the limits of the car and don't drive faster than you know how to.

Thats a good point - my two daughters (in their early 20's) were taught by two different instructors and they both were taught to brake very late. Almost seems like they assume all cars have great brakes and ABS.  They still get fed-up with me telling them to brake earlier and anticipate issues further down the road.

 

I know it's of no use to this thread, but it's a good observation Cooperman.

[b_sdaddy]

the wonders of the internet!

 

Falken pdf;

 

Two tyres have date stamps post 2000: 0610 & 0611, thus June 2010 & June 2011.

 

The other two have the longer codes: B050094 - this suggests manufacturer pre-2000, in the 9th week of 2004!!

 

Should I be concerned.?

 

by the way. visual inspection shows them to be in good order, with no noticeable signs of ageing and a tread depth of 5mm. (It's a weekend toy)

[Northernpower]

the wonders of the internet!

 

Falken pdf;

 

Two tyres have date stamps post 2000: 0610 & 0611, thus June 2010 & June 2011.

 

The other two have the longer codes: B050094 - this suggests manufacturer pre-2000, in the 9th week of 2004!!

 

Should I be concerned.?

 

by the way. visual inspection shows them to be in good order, with no noticeable signs of ageing and a tread depth of 5mm. (It's a weekend toy)

They may look fine and road legal; the biggest problem is the rubber goes hard and you won't realise how much grip you've lost until you replace them with a new set. Because they lack flexibility it has a greater grip deterioration in the wet when the compound is at its coldest. I would certainly change the older tyres without fail.

[b_sdaddy]

 

the wonders of the internet!

 

Falken pdf;

 

Two tyres have date stamps post 2000: 0610 & 0611, thus June 2010 & June 2011.

 

The other two have the longer codes: B050094 - this suggests manufacturer pre-2000, in the 9th week of 2004!!

 

Should I be concerned.?

 

by the way. visual inspection shows them to be in good order, with no noticeable signs of ageing and a tread depth of 5mm. (It's a weekend toy)

They may look fine and road legal; the biggest problem is the rubber goes hard and you won't realise how much grip you've lost until you replace them with a new set. Because they lack flexibility it has a greater grip deterioration in the wet when the compound is at its coldest. I would certainly change the older tyres without fail.

 

The older, as in pre-2000's. Whilst I'm at it, four would be the thing to do - and perhaps Yokos A008.?

 

Reading suggests these are generally 'better' tyres for those on not such a tight budget. (what better is, is up to interpretation)

[Dusky]

My mini om 165/6012 dunlops sp2000 was like that. New tyres helped a lot! Tyres were 25-30 years old

[Northernpower]

 

the wonders of the internet!
 
Falken pdf;
 
Two tyres have date stamps post 2000: 0610 & 0611, thus June 2010 & June 2011.
 
The other two have the longer codes: B050094 - this suggests manufacturer pre-2000, in the 9th week of 2004!!
 
Should I be concerned.?
 
by the way. visual inspection shows them to be in good order, with no noticeable signs of ageing and a tread depth of 5mm. (It's a weekend toy)

They may look fine and road legal; the biggest problem is the rubber goes hard and you won't realise how much grip you've lost until you replace them with a new set. Because they lack flexibility it has a greater grip deterioration in the wet when the compound is at its coldest. I would certainly change the older tyres without fail.
 

The older, as in pre-2000's. Whilst I'm at it, four would be the thing to do - and perhaps Yokos A008.?
 
Reading suggests these are generally 'better' tyres for those on not such a tight budget. (what better is, is up to interpretation)

I've learnt the hard way with tyres, I now don't run anything over 5 years old, it's up up to you. All I would say is, if you compare the cost of tyres to a tank of fuel, I know I'd rather have the tyres than fuel, it doesn't seem a lot for piece of mind.

[b_sdaddy]

With you all on this: already googling suppliers here in Belgium.

 

Just a point: When I ask for the tyres to be fitted, should I look at the date codes.?

 

Unscrupulous outfits could possibly hold on to older stock.? Never thought about that with my daily. How old would be acceptable when fitting 'new' tyres.?

 

But thinking....,here in Flanders, they're not going to hold stock of A008's in 10". They'll be from ordered from their supplier.

[Northernpower]

With you all on this: already googling suppliers here in Belgium.

 

Just a point: When I ask for the tyres to be fitted, should I look at the date codes.?

 

Unscrupulous outfits could possibly hold on to older stock.? Never thought about that with my daily. How old would be acceptable when fitting 'new' tyres.?

 

But thinking....,here in Flanders, they're not going to hold stock of A008's in 10". They'll be from ordered from their supplier.

I would ask to see the date code especially if they're a none stock item, you need to know they haven't been sat in a warehouse for ages. If its a large tyre fitters I would expect a high stock turnover and consequently you would expect the tyres to be only a couple of months old at the most.

[b_sdaddy]

High turn over! I live in a field, a million miles from the middle of nowhere, here in West Flanders, Belgium.

 

But never-the less, I'll have a peek when they're fitted. And if they should be 'over date', then atleast now, I'm pre-armed.

 

 

Cheers for the info.