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| Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by ogawisdom(m): 6:06am On Dec 16, 2014 |
I changed my four tires with four first grade toks tires infact d tires look like new. This was done sometime in sept. As at d time I didnt pay attention to d date of manufacture of these tires as I was carried away by its looks. I jst discovered d tires were made on 3010  ie 30th week of 2010. Now I ask has my tires expired and would FRSC likely harrass me on this, jst wen I tot my car is fully ready for travellin this season n this issue crops up. Some technicians dt saw d tires are of d opinion dt my tires r very very good dt I shldnt worry abt d date. Wat do u guys think |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by hushmail: 6:57am On Dec 16, 2014 |
always avoid FRSC is u can cos they will always find an offence to book u for |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by ogawisdom(m): 8:03am On Dec 16, 2014 |
hushmail: Abi |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by AutosBay(m): 8:15am On Dec 16, 2014 |
Would suggest you change the tires since your instinct is not really at rest. An appropriate age for tire replacement is between the age of 3yrs and 4years, unless worn down earlier by damage or milleage. Source: https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110414213003AA0SiGH 1 Like |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by ogawisdom(m): 12:23pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
AutosBay: Yeap I ll do dt in d next six months. I ve to risk it jst worried a bit abt road safety |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by pannyman(m): 2:05pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
@ogawisdom, you don't have to rush to replace your tyres. If you had clicked the link, you would have discovered that the discussants mostly suggested a 5-year lifespan for tyres. You only have to worry if they are not in good condition, owing probably due to poor storage conditions before you bought them. |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by ivoryhouse(m): 2:19pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
ogawisdom:Get a tire gauge, ensure the tires are not over inflated and you should be just fine. Do not ask a vulcanizer to check it for you |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by ogawisdom(m): 6:10pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
ivoryhouse: Yes I will get a tire guage but can't find d digital one but d manual ones. My tire is 195 65 r15 and I do 40psi. I check d pressure once a week using our road side vulcanizers for nw |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by sooperrescue(m): 10:13pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
ogawisdom: 195/65/15? on which car is it fitted? what is the speed index? The alphabet after 15. That is what you should be wary of and the temperature, if it is A or B. |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by Nobody: 8:47am On Dec 17, 2014 |
ogawisdom: To be on a very safe side, check the cold tyre pressure rating of your car. Its a sticker on the lock area of the B pillar and/or in your glove compartment and owners manual. Stick to the car manufacturers specification for pressure, and maximum permissible load recommendation, and stick to the tyre manufacturers temperature and speed recommendation. |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by 9icetoo(m): 9:23am On Dec 17, 2014 |
Your tires going by the date of manufacture, has not expired. Your tire still has probably another three years of good service to give you. However it may have if it had not been stored properly. 40 Psi is a bit high. check the recommended pressure as suggested by a poster here. It is on your door. FRSC will not condemn a tire made in 2010. |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by Nobody: 9:30am On Dec 17, 2014 |
Tires expirers after 4years from the date of manufacture. |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by 9icetoo(m): 9:41am On Dec 17, 2014 |
suwas2003:Says who? Canadian tire authorities say 10 years, some tire experts say 6 years, others seven years. They all differ but none ever said four years. |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by ogawisdom(m): 7:39am On Dec 18, 2014 |
9icetoo: Ok I ws worried initially bc most ppl claim tires expire after 4yrs but I ve seen nw dt it depends on hw d tires were stored. I even read online dt brand new tires can expire in d stores after 4 to 6yrs unused. I feel good knowing I don't ve to b dodging FRSC this festive period.  40psi is ok on d tires bc d tires are marked max 44psi. 195 65 r15 91T |
| Re: Has My Tires Expired **** Sad by Nobody: 8:36am On Dec 18, 2014 |
ogawisdom: 44 psi is the pressure the tyre is rated at as a maximum. It does NOT mean your car should run them at 44. You should be running no more than 32 psi, or whatever your car's manufacturer specifies. 1 Like |
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