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Downward said:
Is it normal to get brand new tyres fitted that were made in November 2024 ?
Just fitted today.
NoJust fitted today.
You should complain
Tyres have a shelf life - I think 3 months maybe but Google it - therefore reputable tyre outfits do not supply old tyres
The cheaper discount places will try to punt these on hoping their customers don't notice or know better
ATM said:
No
You should complain
Tyres have a shelf life - I think 3 months maybe but Google it - therefore reputable tyre outfits do not supply old tyres
The cheaper discount places will try to punt these on hoping their customers don't notice or know better
Kwik Fit (and Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Black Circles, et al) seem to think it's up to 5 years - if they've been stored correctly.You should complain
Tyres have a shelf life - I think 3 months maybe but Google it - therefore reputable tyre outfits do not supply old tyres
The cheaper discount places will try to punt these on hoping their customers don't notice or know better
Kwik Fit said:
Tyre Age when buying new tyres
Tyres are considered to be new and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers.
The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the 5 year rule for new tyres.
https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-ag...Tyres are considered to be new and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers.
The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the 5 year rule for new tyres.
https://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/tyre-knowledge...
https://www.blackcircles.com/helpcentre/tyres/age-...
Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 1st October 18:58
mmm-five said:
ATM said:
No
You should complain
Tyres have a shelf life - I think 3 months maybe but Google it - therefore reputable tyre outfits do not supply old tyres
The cheaper discount places will try to punt these on hoping their customers don't notice or know better
Kwik Fit (and Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Black Circles, et al) seem to think it's up to 5 years - if they've been stored correctly.You should complain
Tyres have a shelf life - I think 3 months maybe but Google it - therefore reputable tyre outfits do not supply old tyres
The cheaper discount places will try to punt these on hoping their customers don't notice or know better
Kwik Fit said:
Tyre Age when buying new tyres
Tyres are considered to be new and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers.
The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the 5 year rule for new tyres.
https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-ag...Tyres are considered to be new and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers.
The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the 5 year rule for new tyres.
https://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/tyre-knowledge...
https://www.blackcircles.com/helpcentre/tyres/age-...
Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 1st October 18:58
And how do you know its been stored properly?
But
Van, minibus and light goods vehicle have a rule for tyres in their MOT which states the tyres must be less than 10 years old - based on its date stamp
You can of course Google it to fact check me
This has been written into MOT regs for a few years and i only recently found out because I'd never owned a Van before
So if you buy a new tyre which is already 5 years old from date of manufacture then you only have 5 years of use before its already an MOT fail IF you're using it on a Van or Minibus type deal
ATM said:
No
You should complain
Tyres have a shelf life - I think 3 months maybe but Google it - therefore reputable tyre outfits do not supply old tyres
The cheaper discount places will try to punt these on hoping their customers don't notice or know better
LOFL at 3 months. Catch a grip.You should complain
Tyres have a shelf life - I think 3 months maybe but Google it - therefore reputable tyre outfits do not supply old tyres
The cheaper discount places will try to punt these on hoping their customers don't notice or know better
E-bmw said:
Hustle_ said:
It s fine. Unfitted and less than two years always used to be the rule for tyres to be considered new.
^^^^Wot 'e said.Under 2 years is pretty standard with many suppliers.
MustangGT said:
E-bmw said:
Hustle_ said:
It s fine. Unfitted and less than two years always used to be the rule for tyres to be considered new.
^^^^Wot 'e said.Under 2 years is pretty standard with many suppliers.
Just checked the Cross climate 3 which came straight from the factory to the garage for fitting less than a week old.
4425 would be about eleven months old. It is now 4026 
ETA: Oh I see, never mind.
Like any product there is a distribution network, they are not made to order, there are stocks and warehouses and stuff. A week as you had with the Crossclimates is surely about as short a turnaround as a tyre is ever likely to see, however anything up to two years and unfitted has always been considered acceptable for new, and that two years has recently become five based on industry guidelines.
ETA: Oh I see, never mind.
Like any product there is a distribution network, they are not made to order, there are stocks and warehouses and stuff. A week as you had with the Crossclimates is surely about as short a turnaround as a tyre is ever likely to see, however anything up to two years and unfitted has always been considered acceptable for new, and that two years has recently become five based on industry guidelines.
Edited by Hustle_ on Friday 2nd October 11:22
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