Obby Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 So I have a set of Metzler MEZ3's that are nearly new, only used on the track once. They are 5 or 6 years old, always garaged . Can they still be used? Quote
EVLXX Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Almost everything in the world has a shelf life... tires included. The rubber drys out and gets hard..... er. What is the shelf life of tires... I don't know, but as fars as my own personnal practices go.. my limit is 2 years. Quote
The Krypt Keeper Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 buddy of mine that does more track days than street riding limits himself to 2 yrs also for tires.. 2 worse things to do to tires Not use them, and leaving them in the sun light.. Quote
EVLXX Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 I'll add the question.... Is there anyway to determin when a tire was made ? Because I realize that I start my 2 year mark from the time I buy the Tire.... and I don't really know how long it's been sitting on the shelf at the Store or the wharehouse. I also try and buy the softest feeling rubber.... when I make my purchase... I try and stick my thumb nail in it. Quote
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 The last four digits of the DOT tire code on the sidewall show the year and week that the tire was manufactured. For instance, a tire stamped 3205 means the tire was made in the 32nd week of 2005. My question is....its been so hot here, that in the afternoon when I check the tires I have in stock on my porch, they are already sticky. Does each day count as a heat cycle? Quote
jcrich Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 My question is....its been so hot here, that in the afternoon when I check the tires I have in stock on my porch, they are already sticky. Does each day count as a heat cycle? :icon_lmao: Quote
Obby Posted June 1, 2006 Author Posted June 1, 2006 The last four digits of the DOT tire code on the sidewall show the year and week that the tire was manufactured. For instance, a tire stamped 3205 means the tire was made in the 32nd week of 2005. My question is....its been so hot here, that in the afternoon when I check the tires I have in stock on my porch, they are already sticky. Does each day count as a heat cycle? That's a pretty cool fact. So I guess I'll have another tire coffee table? :icon_wall: Quote
TechnoGecko Posted June 2, 2006 Posted June 2, 2006 My question is....its been so hot here, that in the afternoon when I check the tires I have in stock on my porch, they are already sticky. Does each day count as a heat cycle? You big baby... 106 here today, waddya got? hu? 80? It's so hot here the tires melt to the pavement if I'm not moving, gotta put it on the centerstand everywhere I park! Quote
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted June 2, 2006 Posted June 2, 2006 Its 92 today, 96 yesterday, 99 Tuesday. 100% humidity. Yes, I'm whining, dammit...... Quote
EVLXX Posted June 2, 2006 Posted June 2, 2006 The last four digits of the DOT tire code on the sidewall show the year and week that the tire was manufactured. For instance, a tire stamped 3205 means the tire was made in the 32nd week of 2005. My question is....its been so hot here, that in the afternoon when I check the tires I have in stock on my porch, they are already sticky. Does each day count as a heat cycle? Thanks... and ... that's not sticky... that's Clamy... Quote
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