Tyres how old is too old?

[Cotty]

I was thinking about tyres recently. When I changed the wheels on my BMW I bought new tyres but that was maybe getting on for 10 years ago. I don't do many miles as year so have lots of tread and pass the MOT each year but I realise that most things have a life.

I was reading this link and thought I should replace them.
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/buying...

I might go the whole hog and refurb the spare set of Hartge 15" wheels I have and put the new tyres on them. Would probably work out about £500

[Cotty]

BritishRacinGrin said:

10 years, manufacturers say 6

Well the link from Michelin says "if the tyres have not been replaced 10 years from their date of manufacture, Michelin recommends replacing them with new tyres"

From this and the other comments ill get some new tyres and get the proper E30 Hartge wheels put on the touring after a refurb. Got the last set done by Lepsons so will go with them again.

[Cotty]

Foppo said:

Ten years? No thanks five years max to replace tyres,not worth your life driving on degrading rubber.

I have just been popping out to the shops, getting some groceries so low speeds. Car is mainly garaged to no exposure to uv light, no cracking of the sidewall, generally good condition.

Its not like I have been doing this recently

[Cotty]

BFG TERRANO said:

FWIW most caravan dealers change anything over 5 years old regardless of condition

Caravans tend to spend most of their life outside so exposed to uv light, standing for long periods in heat and cold etc.