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.

[UWEB]

3 hours ago, Samh said:

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.

It's more the heat and sun factor here, not the mileage. If they are becoming too hard you loose grip on the road.

[Samh]

29 minutes ago, UWEB said:

It's more the heat and sun factor here, not the mileage. If they are becoming too hard you loose grip on the road.

Yes I suppose in Thailand that is far more of an issue than the UK.

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 hours ago, Samh said:

Seriously how big an issue is that? 

It can be a big issue. 

 

I had a few large bubbles, causing vibration. 

 

I changed quickly 

[mistral53]

Of course, every tire shop will tell you that tires over 5 years old must be changed, pronto! What business model would not dictate that? let you drive and them not making some cheap dough? 

 

ChatGPT and DeepSeek R1 both suggest a nuanced view of the tire life and expiration - chiefly, if you are a highway racer pushing top speed often, replace the tires after 6 years, if you are driving mostly in the city or at lower speeds, 10 years is the more sensible limit.

 

'Conclusion: Balance Safety & Sustainability

If your tires still have good tread, no deep cracks, and retain grip, you can safely use them beyond the recommended replacement age, especially for city driving. Just perform regular checks and listen to your car’s handling—it will tell you when the rubber is no longer safe.'