Tyre Age - What would you class as safe

[Classilva]

I had a slow puncture and the garage refused to repair the tyre as it was 8 years old unless i signed a waiver to take full responsibility for the repair.
The reason for them taking this stance is Michelin guidelines is not to repair a tyre over 5 years old.

The tyre is in good condition and my Z4MC has just past its MOT.

What age of tyre would you consider safe as a a lot of members only do a few thousand miles a year and would not need to change them due to being illegal?

Thanks

 

[Adam D]

Is there any sign of ageing or cracks in the side wall, rubber does go hard and less grippy with age.

 

[SonnyA85]

I had a slow puncture and the garage refused to repair the tyre as it was 8 years old unless i signed a waiver to take full responsibility for the repair.
The reason for them taking this stance is Michelin guidelines is not to repair a tyre over 5 years old.

The tyre is in good condition and my Z4MC has just past its MOT.

What age of tyre would you consider safe as a a lot of members only do a few thousand miles a year and would not need to change them due to being illegal?

Thanks

The rubber can crack with age. I think they have done the right thing. They have notified you it's worth changing and if you refuse to do so they have asked you to sign a waiver saying it's on your own head. I think that's a garage you can trust tbh.

I would say 8 years you have got your moneys worth out the tyre. Replace it regardless of how much tread is on it.

I would say 5 years max too. You don't want to risk your life to save £100?

 

[ekimj10]

Similar problem I had last year and somewhere it's stated that 5 years is the maximum.

 

[WLH]

Tire dealer in the US tell me that unless there is some other issue with a tire like cracks that the recommended practice since June, of 2001 states that all tires should be replaced ten years from the date of manufacture."

 

[exdos]

The owner's manual states:
"BMW recommends the replacement of all tires
every 6 years at the latest, even if a tire usage of
10 years is possible."

 

[Classilva]

I have just acquired the car in the last 4 weeks and its a BMW AUC and hence the question to the Forum.
No signs of damage/cracks to the actual walls of the Tyre
I am going to change the tyres just for peace of mind .

Does anyone know if this checked as part of the BMW AUC ?

 

[exdos]

The tyres should be checked as part of pre-sales. The date of production is on each tyre. I'd go back to the dealer and ask for a new set.

 

[Mike6]

I believe tyre age was to be part of MOT changes but have yet to be adopted. Something around 6 years and it would be advisory/failure.

 

[Z4M-2006]

My Mitsubishi is on its original 13 yr old tyres ..

 

[ekimj10]

Apparently UV light causes deterioration of the rubber leading to a reduced life, and a vehicle always parked outside will therefore suffer more than one garaged.
Caravan tyres are therefore highly vunerable (and you could add wheelbarrows to that )
That is a cr*p bit of useless information, sorree!

 

[Classilva]

Thank you Exdos .

I have just checked the BMW owner's handbook page 77 -
Age of Tyres:
BMW recommends tyre replacement after no more than 6 years , regardless of actual wear of tyres.

A tyre date of manufacture is shown as part of the inscription on the tyre wall:
DOT....4103 means that the tyre was manufactured in week 41 of 2003

 

[srhutch]

Thank you Exdos .

I have just checked the BMW owner's handbook page 77 -
Age of Tyres:
BMW recommends tyre replacement after no more than 6 years , regardless of actual wear of tyres.

A tyre date of manufacture is shown as part of the inscription on the tyre wall:
DOT....4103 means that the tyre was manufactured in week 41 of 2003

I think I would be going back to BMW as above.

 

[pvr]

I would do that as well, aren't the tyres on the AUC check item list?

 

[Maniac]

I would do that as well, aren't the tyres on the AUC check item list?

In my experience and reading very little of what is on that list is ever actually checked...

 

[pvr]

I would do that as well, aren't the tyres on the AUC check item list?

In my experience and reading very little of what is on that list is ever actually checked...

I would agree - but it would form part of your contract though and you have something in writing.