Any problem with year old tires? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blufin · 12-15-2010, 06:18 PM

Is there any problem with using tires that have been sitting for a year?
Here's the story:
A friend of mine told me there was a dealer that was selling a set of 4 wheels and tires for $500. There was a customer that bought a Camaro and wanted to upgrade to the 21' wheels. The dealer installed them before he took delivery of the car, and didn't know what to do with the 20' wheels and tires. I gladly paid the $500 and got the RS wheels with new Pirelli's. I have an SS RS but got the polished wheels when I ordered it, so getting the RS wheels from the dealer was a bonus. Now that I want to put the RS wheels and new tires on, I'm a little concerned that the tires may have dried out a little during the past year. What do you guys think? Any problem with year old tires?

midnighter · 12-15-2010, 06:21 PM

Yes, my rear tires are bald after one year.

96/10SS · 12-15-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

Yes, my rear tires are bald after one year.

i dont think thats what he was asking, where did u have them stored?

Sir Nuke · 12-15-2010, 06:32 PM

NO, as long as theirs no dry rotting you are go to go, I took the wheels and tires off of my truck when they were one week old......I took care of them and put them back on 4 years later when I traded it in....they looked BRAND NEW....no problems at all.

arod55 · 12-15-2010, 06:35 PM

My understanding about tires is they are good for about 6 years, after that they start breaking down and cracking making them unsafe. There is a code on the side of the tire that tell you when they were manufuctured. That give you a guideline as to how long to keep them.

Nine Ball · 12-15-2010, 06:36 PM

All tires have a date stamp on the sidewall, showing a code of the week built and the year built. For example, "0409" would mean the 4th week of 2009. Tires generally last 7 years, when stored properly. You should be good to go!

midnighter · 12-15-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 96/10SS

i dont think thats what he was asking, where did u have them stored?

Yea I know.

Jay_LHD3 · 12-15-2010, 07:43 PM

You got my RS wheels!!!!

The dealer told me the 21s came on the car from the factory and he did not know anything about my 20s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

j/k

blufin · 12-16-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 96/10SS

i dont think thats what he was asking, where did u have them stored?

I had them stored in the garage. i feel pretty confident they are in perfect condition, just curious. Thanks for the responses.

96/10SS · 12-16-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blufin

I had them stored in the garage. i feel pretty confident they are in perfect condition, just curious. Thanks for the responses.

yea they should be perfectly fine

12-15-2010, 06:18 PM	#1
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	Any problem with year old tires? Is there any problem with using tires that have been sitting for a year? Here's the story: A friend of mine told me there was a dealer that was selling a set of 4 wheels and tires for $500. There was a customer that bought a Camaro and wanted to upgrade to the 21' wheels. The dealer installed them before he took delivery of the car, and didn't know what to do with the 20' wheels and tires. I gladly paid the $500 and got the RS wheels with new Pirelli's. I have an SS RS but got the polished wheels when I ordered it, so getting the RS wheels from the dealer was a bonus. Now that I want to put the RS wheels and new tires on, I'm a little concerned that the tires may have dried out a little during the past year. What do you guys think? Any problem with year old tires? __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

12-15-2010, 06:32 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	NO, as long as theirs no dry rotting you are go to go, I took the wheels and tires off of my truck when they were one week old......I took care of them and put them back on 4 years later when I traded it in....they looked BRAND NEW....no problems at all. __________________

12-15-2010, 06:36 PM	#6
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	All tires have a date stamp on the sidewall, showing a code of the week built and the year built. For example, "0409" would mean the 4th week of 2009. Tires generally last 7 years, when stored properly. You should be good to go! __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

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