[Yvonne]

Hello all.....I did do a search about this topic but not finding exact answer so am asking your opinions.

I'm getting ready to purchase Aturro tires for my 04 and was told by Simple Tire that their new tires can be up 4 years old and still fall into guidelines for new tires. They also stated that their warehouse is climate controlled so that helps the tires stay viable and therefore "new" agewise.

I don't post much and haven't in forever but always search thru these forums to check on anything about my SSR since you all are the experts. Ive read on here that age is a serious issue for tires. I also did a general Google search and am finding that lots of folks feel a new tire should only be a year or two old. I don't do a lot of driving so age of tire and what I can expect to get out of them time wise is a bit more important than if I drove a lot and was going to eat up the tread quickly.

So what do you think about a tire company selling 3/4 year olds as new tires?

Thanks,
Yvonne

 

[tennesseecozydog]

Yvonne, excellent questions !!!

Worked at Bud's Tire for a number of years here in Murfreesboro. I would bet I never had 5 people ever question the age of the tires. Now keep in mind Bud's Tire is a Mom & Pop Tire and Car Repair store that moves a bunch of tires. Bud & Kay get 2 Box Truck loads of tires everyday (morning & afternoon), however, how long they have been in a warehouse in Nashville is another story and ... Bud has no control over that. Also keep in mind as I stated above, this is a Mom & Pop organization. Buy a set of tires, run 'em, don't like 'em bring 'em back, Bud will put you on another new set, no questions asked, no paper's to sign. Will sell the returned set as used tires at HIS cost. Hellavu deal !!! But please remember these corporate stores do not operate that way. You run their tires for a week or 10 days and take 'em back and see what they tell you.

I couldn't say whether all the warehouses in Nashville are climate controlled or not. Now I know this doesn't answer your questions, just some "food for thought" ... ask the salesperson "Show me the date made on each tire" if you're not happy, happy, happy bargain with them or try another store. Wishing you the very best and since you don't post very much :00000732: to the SSR Family. Hope I have been of some help.

Bob Alexander - tennesseecozydog - :ssr

 

[MLCrisisSSR]

Personally, I won't buy tires if they are more than a year old and probably would replace after 6-7 years of use depending on tread depth. In the case of a (new) 4-year old tire that would give me 2-3 years of use. Some Fanatics will wear them out by then.

This is a matter of safety for me. I have had tires dry-rot after 3-4 years of use. Yes, the rubber compounds have probably improved over the years but I would rather be safe than sorry.

You will probably receive many other opinions on this.

Greg

 

[tennesseecozydog]

"I have had tires dry-rot after 3-4 years of use" Very true, ML, when they are exposed to the weather elements (and pot holes). You know they may last forever in a warehouse especially with no air in them and no direct Sun or Winter conditions. t-dog :ssr

 

[abadssr]

I just had a flat and went to my tire guy. He looked and he didn’t have a tire so he called Los Angeles his companies California warehouse, they had 1 that would fit and match. It was a little over 1 year old . He instead got one from Texas that was newer. Telling me you want the newest you can get.

 

[Curbsssr]

Just bought a new set of Michelin's at Discount. My first concern to them was age and that I didn't want old tires. The Bridgestone Dueler's I had on it still had tread on them but were 8 years old.

The tires had to be shipped in from different parts of the country and before they were installed I should have went out in the shop to check the dates but I trusted them. The fronts were fresh but the backs were 2 years old. I told them if it was a daily driver I wouldn't have a problem with them.

It took them 3 weeks but they found me some fresh back tires and made the change. They did come through with their promise.

Manager had told me before the purchase that my only concerns about age would be buying tires from a Mom & Pop outfit. He said I would probably have to wear a jacket to walk inside Michelin's warehouse.

 

[Texasbaehr]

I bought my Atturos from Simpletire, Rears and fronts at separate times and all had date codes less than a year from my purchase.
Last year I had to have a Mikey replaced on my Lexus by Discount tire store here. When I got home is was cleaning the tire and saw it was four years old. I went back and they replaced it right away with a current one and provided me with a free alignment certificate. I guess they don't even check the date codes when they install them. Now I am going to ask every time.
Greg

 

[Stlhotrod]

I worked in a tire store way back after I got out of high school and we never checked the dates on tires. The warehouse was an older brick building in down town St Louis so it was always hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter time. But one thing was the windows were all covered with an off white sheeting over them. I am not sure if it was to keep the sun light off the tires or eyes from seeing what was inside although the bad guys new what was inside.

 

[DOOPHUS]

Hello all.....I did do a search about this topic but not finding exact answer so am asking your opinions.

Thanks,
Yvonne

Here ya go, Yvonne . . . a couple of "dated" videos that may help answer your question.

My research revealed . . . for the safety of all involved, replacement tires for any vehicle, especially a low use type, should be no more than one year old.

Good Luck.

 

[Curbsssr]

I bought my Atturos from Simpletire, Rears and fronts at separate times and all had date codes less than a year from my purchase.
Last year I had to have a Mikey replaced on my Lexus by Discount tire store here. When I got home is was cleaning the tire and saw it was four years old. I went back and they replaced it right away with a current one and provided me with a free alignment certificate. I guess they don't even check the date codes when they install them. Now I am going to ask every time.
Greg

Like Tennesseecozydog said about having very few people ever question the age of tires, most people probably don't even know there's a date on them. If they were bread or milk at the store it might be a different story.

 

[Yvonne]

SIMPLETIRE.COM EMAIL: Unfortunately, due to the number of warehouse locations we have, we are unable to pull and check exact date of manufacturing on tires. We do however make sure all tires that are shipped are within the industry standard of 4 years or earlier. If for any reason we receive notification that the dates are other than that, we will reach out to you to confirm if you would like them or not.

The tires are stocked in temperature control warehouses and undergo zero degradation or aging. Furthermore, tires up to 4 years old are considered to be new and safe to be driven upon.



So they do state that warehouse setting allows for ZERO degradation of tires but I have to wonder why some of you have had your tire seller go to extra lengths to get you tires that are year old or less. Makes me lean towards a year old and under regardless. I'll be glad when I live back in real world and not in middle of nowhere. Guess I could see just what the two local garage here can get me.l

I'm glad that Simple Tire replaced the older ones for you Texasbaehr (sorry, I'm sure I got the spelling/user name wrong but I don't what to chance changing page to verify and lose what I've already typed)....but I don't want to take a chance that they won't if I run into that issue.

Heres one more question....I want to upgrade size, 315 in rear...if I don't go with Aturro which I already see the 315s in that brand will fit fine...do I need to be concerned that a 315 of another brand is slightly diff measurements and may rub?

Thanks much for your help and input on this Tire stuff, I appreciate it....I had a bit of a stroke few years back and I just don't trust my brain enough to solely rely on it with tire specs, esp for the SSR!

 

[Yvonne]

I have to admit, the only reason I know about date codes and old tire issues is this site! I have a new old Goodyear that came with the SSR so I was going to use it and put Goodyears on but I'm one of those people that researches everything and in searching on this site I discovered the tire codes and not to use a dated tire which that new but old Goodyear was. Plus I have no real desire to put the Goodyears back on as they seem too pricey for how long they last and some of you don't like their performance. I know some people on here think they are best because they came on the SSRs but could have been that Goodyear struck the best deal at the time for Chevy and the SSR team.

Owning an SSR would be a lot trickier if not for this site and all of you....

 

[Curbsssr]

Heres one more question....I want to upgrade size, 315 in rear...if I don't go with Aturro which I already see the 315s in that brand will fit fine...do I need to be concerned that a 315 of another brand is slightly diff measurements and may rub?


Last two sets have been 315's and it didn't seem to matter between the Bridgestone's or the Michelin's.

 

[Cash]

Yeah, I am going to change my battery and tires every year, just like my shorts.
Throw in the ignition switch as well!
Christ on a crutch (here it goes again - HaHa!) how stoopid are we?
Do we just want to fill our landfills with batteries and tires on a lark?
And you don't believe in Global Warming I guess - good luck with that concept

 

[tennesseecozydog]

I bought my Atturos from Simpletire, Rears and fronts at separate times and all had date codes less than a year from my purchase.
Last year I had to have a Mikey replaced on my Lexus by Discount tire store here. When I got home is was cleaning the tire and saw it was four years old. I went back and they replaced it right away with a current one and provided me with a free alignment certificate. I guess they don't even check the date codes when they install them. Now I am going to ask every time.
Greg

They don't Greg (check the dates) t dog

 

[SWT RYD]

I bought my Atturos from Simpletire, Rears and fronts at separate times and all had date codes less than a year from my purchase.
Last year I had to have a Mikey replaced on my Lexus by Discount tire store here. When I got home is was cleaning the tire and saw it was four years old. I went back and they replaced it right away with a current one and provided me with a free alignment certificate. I guess they don't even check the date codes when they install them. Now I am going to ask every time.
Greg

They don't Greg (check the dates) t dog

All serial #'s and date codes are checked and registered. Federal Law, in case of recall.

 

[carlbush]

Bought my Atlas Force UHP tires from SimpleTire.com. Bought rears and fronts as separate orders a couple weeks apart. Bought the rears on 20 Sep and they are dated 4017 (first week of October 2017). The fronts I ordered on 01 October and they are dated 2218 (first week of June 2018). The fronts took a bit longer on delivery because they had to be shipped from the SimpleTire warehouse in Oregon. I am very happy with SimpleTire, they have great reviews, outstanding customer service, and FREE shipping on tires (even from Oregon to Florida). I will use them again.
Cheers, Carl

 

[DOOPHUS]

Yeah, I am going to change my battery and tires every year, just like my shorts.

Sorry, Dale . . . but the statistics speak volumes.

High speed single vehicle roll-overs are frequently the direct result of a blow-out involving old worn out tires. Just one blow-out related accident causing a roll into the ditch would likely be far more expensive than a set of new tires every six years. An accident involving another vehicle or six plus personal injury should be a no-brainer.

However, I have never heard or read anything about an old battery and/or ignition switch being responsible for a accident of any type.

! :banghead ! > ! :banghead ! > ! :banghead !

 

[Cash]

Sorry, Dale . . . but the statistics speak volumes.

High speed single vehicle roll-overs are frequently the direct result of a blow-out involving old worn out tires. Just one blow-out related accident causing a roll into the ditch would likely be far more expensive than a set of new tires every six years. An accident involving another vehicle or six plus personal injury should be a no-brainer.

However, I have never heard or read anything about an old battery and/or ignition switch being responsible for a accident of any type.

! :banghead ! > ! :banghead ! > ! :banghead !

Hey Curt
I think the difference is how we drive our vehicles
Our SSR's are pampered
How many times am I over 60 mph?
Not much, even with my 6sp
I am not about to swap my tires on a lark.
Kate is house bound - really well cared for - I won't swap tires for no reason about age.
Right now she has about 3k but 3 years - I am not about to consider ship them off

 

[river_rat]

I got a spare for the CFO's Pace trk. Found a 17" Goodyear RSA in the correct size thru Discount Tire. Thought, all right a matching tire to the OEM tires. Two days later when it came in, had them check the date code before mounting. 7 Years Old...... GY doesn't make that size anymore, so ended going with another weight rated/speed rated GY with a similar tread pattern. Glad I checked before mounting