New "old" tires

pete · 06-08-2013, 06:09 PM

A tire I ordered on line turned up the other day...
the first thing I done was look at the date it
was made... Dam things already 2 years old..
not so bad if its a dirt tire but this is a Shinko 705
hope the rubbers not to dam hard , feels ok..
So then I thought I should put up a post for those
that don't realise the date of manufacture is stamped on
motor bike tires..

this one has "2711" on it...made in the 27th week of 2011''
Yer can even see the stamp was held in the mold by
2 philips head bolts..
so anyway theres a bit of useless info for yers..

FastDoc · 06-08-2013, 09:01 PM

We debate the importance of age of tires on the Gold Wing forum all the time. Whereas it may matter (personally I don't think so, within reason, and depending on storage) on a 135 MPH 900 pound touring bike it would not be a factor on a dirtbike.

JMHO. ;-)

SpudRider · 06-09-2013, 12:33 AM

Thanks for informing us about the date code, Pete.

Weldangrind · 06-09-2013, 02:51 AM

Thanks, Pete! I was unaware.

katoranger · 06-09-2013, 02:11 PM

I sold tires in a previous life. Fully aware of the date codes. Usually check when I buy new tires to make sure I am not getting old stock. I put enough miles on cars that tires only last a couple years.

2 year old tires I wouldn't concern myself over. Did you get a good price?

MICRider · 06-09-2013, 03:56 PM

They covered this at one of our safety meetings at work a few years ago, it's very good information! Handy as well if your looking at purchasing an older holiday trailer or motorhome with lots of tires under it, gives you an idea if they'll need replaced right away. At the presentation they told us to not buy the tires if they were over 3 years old. Personally though, I've used tires a lot older than that!

katoranger · 06-09-2013, 05:19 PM

I have been told 7 years is the limit. 3 year old tires would give you 4 years to use them up. It depends on how they were kept too. Sun and weather have alot to do with it.

06-08-2013, 06:09 PM	#1
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,266	New "old" tires A tire I ordered on line turned up the other day... the first thing I done was look at the date it was made... Dam things already 2 years old.. not so bad if its a dirt tire but this is a Shinko 705 hope the rubbers not to dam hard , feels ok.. So then I thought I should put up a post for those that don't realise the date of manufacture is stamped on motor bike tires.. this one has "2711" on it...made in the 27th week of 2011'' Yer can even see the stamp was held in the mold by 2 philips head bolts.. so anyway theres a bit of useless info for yers.. __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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06-08-2013, 09:01 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	We debate the importance of age of tires on the Gold Wing forum all the time. Whereas it may matter (personally I don't think so, within reason, and depending on storage) on a 135 MPH 900 pound touring bike it would not be a factor on a dirtbike. JMHO. ;-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-09-2013, 12:33 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for informing us about the date code, Pete. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-09-2013, 02:51 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks, Pete! I was unaware. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-09-2013, 02:11 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I sold tires in a previous life. Fully aware of the date codes. Usually check when I buy new tires to make sure I am not getting old stock. I put enough miles on cars that tires only last a couple years. 2 year old tires I wouldn't concern myself over. Did you get a good price? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-09-2013, 03:56 PM	#6
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	They covered this at one of our safety meetings at work a few years ago, it's very good information! Handy as well if your looking at purchasing an older holiday trailer or motorhome with lots of tires under it, gives you an idea if they'll need replaced right away. At the presentation they told us to not buy the tires if they were over 3 years old. Personally though, I've used tires a lot older than that!
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06-09-2013, 05:19 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have been told 7 years is the limit. 3 year old tires would give you 4 years to use them up. It depends on how they were kept too. Sun and weather have alot to do with it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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