5 year life of tyres

[Samh]

I was not aware of this before probably because back in the UK my annual milage means that I was unlikely to get as many as 3 years out of tyres as they were just too badly worn. Last year I bought a second hand Altis that has loads of tread on the tyres but is was pointed out to me that the tyres are more than 5 years old. Seriously how big an issue is that? I can only assume who ever had this car before did very few miles in a year or when new tyres were fitted they were near to the 5 year limit.

[Ralf001]

Have they gone hard or developed small cracks ?

[Samh]

I haven't had a close look but I will check. I am amazed how little tyre wear there is a a 5 year old tyre.