spare tyre

[vardenais]

can someone help with this please? Aftr checking the caravan at the wekend, I have decided it needs two new tyres. The spare has never been used and looks in mint condition.However,the date on it makes it 10 years old and I'm remembering a thread on tyres where the general concenceous was if it was 10 years old, it was past it's sell by date

Would it be safe to use or am I looking at buying three new tyres?

regards

Aileen

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hello Aileen,

No one on this forum is in a position to confirm or deny the condition of the tyre, simply because we cannot see or test the tyre.

As tyres are fundamental to safety I should assume the worst until a trusted tyre expert has been able to inspect it.

I suggest you take it to your trusted tyre specialist who will advise you accordingly.

 

[Chris_374413356]

Hi Aileen, tyres have a shelf life of up to 6 years, even if not used, so I think you need to change them for peace of mind.

I'm sure if you spent 10 minutes on the phone you would get a good deal for 3 tyres, also there is a web site www.blackcircles.com that seem to be quite competitive (no I don't work for them) I think you order and pay for them online and they are fitted locally.

Regards

Chris

 

[vardenais]

Hi Aileen, tyres have a shelf life of up to 6 years, even if not used, so I think you need to change them for peace of mind.

I'm sure if you spent 10 minutes on the phone you would get a good deal for 3 tyres, also there is a web site www.blackcircles.com that seem to be quite competitive (no I don't work for them) I think you order and pay for them online and they are fitted locally.

Regards

Chris

thanks for your help gentlemen - will check out that website and do a bit of phoning round.

Aileen