nedu2000:
Tyres are made to resist elasticity and are made to be rugged!! How would a tyre which after its manufacturing date is stamped on(could've been backdated) and possibly kept in a warehouse for weeks or even months be given an expiry date?

If a tyre is to have an expiry date 4yr from its manufacture then why isn't the expiry date written to its body?

FRSC who isn't a manufacturer and likewise doesn't have the ability to know the true composition of respective tyres shouldn't be the one to impose expiry dates on them.

What if I bought a car(tyres) and I rarely used it for 4yrs,would I be compared to tyres that undergo inter-state trips everyday for 2yrs?

What the FRSC should however be doing is to physically inspect tyres for wear/tear. To ask the citizens of 3rd-world countries to change its tyres every 4yrs is tasking and would push people to prioritise 'date of manufacture' to the actual quality of tyres.

drnoel:


I are correct parly but I think you sre also wrong. Nigerians just like many African countries use lots of second hand tires. If FRSC decides to examine tired baded on tire profile, I beg u more than 60 percent of the ones used in nigeria will be declared not road worthy. I bet thats why they decided on this part instead.

adanny01:
Tires age dangerously because of a chemical process commonly referred to as oxidation, which simply means that as the tire components are exposed to oxygen, the oxygen particles cause the flexible components of a tire to harden and become brittle. Over time, the tire will simply fall apart under normal stress, just like an old rubber band. Because this process occurs naturally, it does not matter if a tire is being used, stored as a spare, or simply waiting on a store shelf for an unsuspecting consumer.

Blow a baloon and leave it in the sun or just indoors, its just a matter of time before it blows out. Have you imagine why new plastic chairs these days are dangerous to sit but after a year they are strong but a year later they are brittle.

The only thing you should be talking about is how long does it actually take a tire to expire. I have seen 4, 5 and 6. I am no longer sure but i know how to check for one besides the manufacture date.

I have noticed that an expire tire would stain a white cloth. It will show very tiny cracks and wear very fast. It will most likely have tiny bits of it chopped off. It will change shape and become wobbly especially it too much pressure is but in it. All these things i see do not happen under 4years even with the chinese substandard tires.

I agree with you that it will be wrong for FRSC to make an arrest based on the believe that one's tire is expired. How can they proof that all tires expire in 4 years and when it is not written as an offence.

nedu2000:
Tyres are made to resist elasticity and are made to be rugged!! How would a tyre which after its manufacturing date is stamped on(could've been backdated) and possibly kept in a warehouse for weeks or even months be given an expiry date?

If a tyre is to have an expiry date 4yr from its manufacture then why isn't the expiry date written to its body?

FRSC who isn't a manufacturer and likewise doesn't have the ability to know the true composition of respective tyres shouldn't be the one to impose expiry dates on them.

What if I bought a car(tyres) and I rarely used it for 4yrs,would I be compared to tyres that undergo inter-state trips everyday for 2yrs?

What the FRSC should however be doing is to physically inspect tyres for wear/tear. To ask the citizens of 3rd-world countries to change its tyres every 4yrs is tasking and would push people to prioritise 'date of manufacture' to the actual quality of tyres.

diportivo:
I don't see the argument here

All over the world,tyres av been said to expire after 4 years... simple!

If u want to argue legislation,vis-à-vis ur third world country claim,ur opinion.......dat doesn't,in any way,change the fact that 4 years remain the shelf life of a tyre

bodejohn:
The yorubas have an adage that says...if you had ever witnessed the destruction caused by thunder...you will not abuse it's god.

One of the tyres of my Honda Crv blew out on the 3rd main land bridge this year...the tyre that did the damage was only some months past the four years....

I lost the car and I was just lucky we didn't trip over into the lagoon. I will rather stick with the four year usefull life for tyres and be safe than argue it and remain at risk.

If FRSC is unable to prove that my tyres are expired after four years...how am I able to prove that they haven't?

pneme:
Not sure how the reply on this forum works. The 4 year period is about the time it takes wear and tear to set in. You should have heard of a tyre tread gauge? Also rubber itself after a while starts to weaken naturally beyond what the eyes can see.

nedu2000:
exactly!! Depends on the brand/model,even usage

bigfriend:
The next time ur arrested because of expired tyres simply take a look at their own car tyres then u would know who would arrest who.hahahahahahaahah!!!!!!!!!!!!

sammhi:

Pls stop writing what you know nothing about
Tyre a have no expiry date if not the manufacturers would have done that . FRSC is known to be exploiting Nigerians gullibility to make easy mini for themselves .
We educated ones must not allow this ompunity
Tyre swear out base on usage . A new tyre with over 100,000km within a year will age faster and need replacement compared to a one with five years and just 50,000km
What FRSc can do is to inspect for wears and tears not date of lanufacturing
That is the practice world wide

nedu2000:
Tyres are made to resist elasticity and are made to be rugged!! How would a tyre which after its manufacturing date is stamped on(could've been backdated) and possibly kept in a warehouse for weeks or even months be given an expiry date?

If a tyre is to have an expiry date 4yr from its manufacture then why isn't the expiry date written to its body?

FRSC who isn't a manufacturer and likewise doesn't have the ability to know the true composition of respective tyres shouldn't be the one to impose expiry dates on them.

What if I bought a car(tyres) and I rarely used it for 4yrs,would I be compared to tyres that undergo inter-state trips everyday for 2yrs?

What the FRSC should however be doing is to physically inspect tyres for wear/tear. To ask the citizens of 3rd-world countries to change its tyres every 4yrs is tasking and would push people to prioritise 'date of manufacture' to the actual quality of tyres.

bcy:
I like people making references, like you just did.
But please, help us further and tell us few countries where tire expires 4 years from date of manufacture.

I think the manufacturers should be mandated to indicate expiry date since they know the material composition and processes to manufacturing tire.

My submission!

mfm04622:


Dear OP, if you have enough money to buy a whole car, why should it be a burden to change your tires every 2 years? Yes, i said 2 years and not the 4 you are claiming. Let me answer you questions one by one.
Expiry dates are stamped on each tire, along with other information you require. Like the maximum speed the tire can safely go, load it can carry, etc. Expiry date mean even if the tire is NOT used at all, after 4 years, it should not be used! It is not FRSC that is imposing expiry dates.

Wear on tire depends on the distance it has traveled and road condition. My own experience is a change my tires about every 2 years. And i only use my vehicles to go to work and back, and just a little during weekends. I have never used tires for up to 3 years. Just check the dates on the tires before you buy. I will suggest you don't buy any older than 18 months

nedu2000:


What if I bought a car(tyres) and I rarely used it for 4yrs,would I be compared to tyres that undergo inter-state trips everyday for 2yrs?

diportivo:
I don't see the argument here

All over the world,tyres av been said to expire after 4 years... simple!

If u want to argue legislation,vis-à-vis ur third world country claim,ur opinion.......dat doesn't,in any way,change the fact that 4 years remain the shelf life of a tyre

azure15:
What is the basis of the 4 years stated by FRSC? Michelin even says their tires can last for 10 years http://m.michelinman.com/US/en/help/do-I-need-new-tires.tip_list_tab_0.html

bilazego:
why do tyre manufacturers give six years guarantee if it expires in four years.

erico2k2:

Yeh true, we dey manage, but the govt should fix the rds first b4 penalizing motorist for the state of thier vehicles, we already pay tax on the roads so govt should fix the roads first then penalize motorist for the stat of any part of thier vehicles afterwards not teh other way round
And let me tell you this new rules FRSC is trying to enforce has no benefit for anyone else rather for themselves.Another outlet to esturt money from me and you.