BUGOFF:
Senseless move to further amplify the suffering common man.
Why don't they sanction the importers of the expired tyres, first?
Very senseless move...the cart before the horse.

You just said my mind. They should just stop those bringing in expired tyres . Can't these people think?

Another opportunity for FRSC to collect. Silliness. Tires don't expire. It isn't a food product or a drug. They get old and worn out. They don't come with expiry dates. I suspect these guys would prey on people who aren't as educated.

what if I comot all the tire come dey carry only rim waka.u go stop me.awon weyrey.dem never see anything dem go even check some tire dem no go even see manufactured date not to talk of expiry date.

Funny enough them most of their patrol van get worn out tire

They caught one man and said his tyre has expired na so the man go piss on his way back he observed that the FRS vehicle tire don worn out so he kick the tyre and started saying this una tyre self don expire and no fit carry them reach ijebu ode. Quickly they allow the man go

when will FRSC start barning pot hole infested roads?Nonesence

casket:
Good move..hope government reduce the tax on the imported new one to make it affordable for everyone.
Imagine civil servant with minimum wage of 18k buying a new tire that cost 22k !

22k is considerable o! Mine costs as much as 45K per tire the cost of changing the four will almost conclude my house roofing.

FxMallam:
Another opportunity for FRSC to collect. Silliness. Tires don't expire. It isn't a food product or a drug. They get old and worn out. They don't come with expiry dates. I suspect these guys would prey on people who aren't as educated.

Bros all tyre brand has a lifespan of 4years after the date of manufacture if you look closely at ur tyre, u'll see a rounded rectangle with four digits within. The first 2 tells you the week in the year while the last 2 tells you the year of manufacture. Calculate 4yrs after that date, dats ur tyre expiry date. E.g you find (4513) on your tyre it means that tyre was manufactured on the forty fifth week of 2013 which is second week of november in 2013.
Cheers and don't be caught.

it's corruption that is causing accident not expired tyres.......mumu

BUGOFF:
Senseless move to further amplify the suffering common man.
Why don't they sanction the importers of the expired tyres, first?
Very senseless move...the cart before the horse.

the common man refuse to come out and vote so he deserves it

Why dont they try removing all the trailers that do not have warning or signal lights from the road? Bloody idiots dont even know the traffic codes

veek3:


Bros all tyre brand has a lifespan of 4years after the date of manufacture if you look closely at ur tyre, u'll see a rounded rectangle with four digits within. The first 2 tells you the week in the year while the last 2 tells you the year of manufacture. Calculate 4yrs after that date, dats ur tyre expiry date. E.g you find (4513) on your tyre it means that tyre was manufactured on the forty fifth week of 2013 which is second week of november in 2013.
Cheers and don't be caught.

Says who?

Where did you get the info that all tire brands have 4 years expiry after date of production?

Different tire brands recommend different years, some 5, some 6 years etc, so where did you get the info that it must be 4 years?? ?

Culled piece for our info:


Aged Tyres - Beware Your Spare
There is some evidence to suggest that aged tyres have an increased likelihood of failure due to exposure to the environment. Ideally tyres should be kept in a cool, dry environment out of direct sunlight and away from electric motors or other sources of ozone. If these conditions are not met a tyre may have an increased chance of failure. It is for this reason that Bridgestone recommend including full size spare tyres in the rotation schedule.
How do I tell the age of a tyre?
All tyres are produced with a serial Tyre Identification Number (or serial TIN) that shows the date of manufacture of a tyre (See Figure 1&2 below). The last three digits (for tyres made pre 2000) or four digits (for post 2000 tyres) of the serial TIN indicate the week and year that the tyre was made. For example, Figure 1 below shows a tyre made in the 37th week of 1995 and Figure 2 shows a tyre made in the 12th week of 2004. Also a tyre made in the 1990's can be distinguished from a tyre made in the 1980's due to a triangular indentation after the last number which is not present on 1980's tyres.

How old is too old?
This is a subject of much debate within the tyre industry and no tyre expert can tell exactly how long a tyre will last. However, on the results of experience many tyre companies, including Bridgestone, warrant their tyres against manufacturing and material defects for five years from the date of manufacture. Based on their understanding a number of vehicle manufacturers are now advising against the use of tyres that are more than six years old due to the effects of ageing.
Tyre Ageing Mechanism
There are three main mechanisms of tyre ageing. The first involves rubber becoming more brittle. Sulphur is used to link rubber molecules together during vulcanisation with the application of heat and pressure, giving the rubber its useful elastic properties and strength. As the tyre absorbs energy in the form of light, heat or movement the tyre continues to vulcanise. This ongoing vulcanisation causes the rubber to become stiffer and more brittle.
The second mechanism of tyre ageing is oxidation involving oxygen and ozone from the air compromising the strength and elasticity of the rubber and the integrity of the rubber to steel bond. Basically heat and oxygen cause cross linking between polymer chains (causing the rubber to harden) and scission of polymer chains (leading to reduced elasticity).
Thirdly, breakdown of the rubber to steel-belt bond will occur due to water permeating through a tyre and bonding with the brass plate coating on steel belts. This causes the steel to rubber bond to weaken leading to reduced tyre strength and reduced heat resistance. If compressed air used for inflation is not completely dry, tyre strength will be affected over time. Even unused tyres will become more brittle, weaker and less elastic with exposure to water, air, heat and sunlight.

Warning signs
Regardless of their age tyres should be replaced if they show significant crazing or cracking in the tread grooves or sidewall (Figure 3&4) and or bulging of the tread face or sidewall. All tyres, especially unused spare tyres, should be inspected periodically to determine their suitability for service. If there is any question about a tyre's suitability please consult your local Bridgestone Tyre Centre expert.

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I am disappointed that a man like Nigeria Corp Marshal made such a ridiculous and sensitive statement. He is aware that the two tyre manufacturing companies left Nigeria as a result of economic hardship. Can an average Nigerian motorist afford new tyre? No. Therefore the corp Marshall should brace up to impound majority of vehicles in Nigeria.

9icetoo:
And under whose authority did they expire a tire they didn't make? Instead of educating vulcanisers and cars owners on the dangers of over inflation or underinflation they are busy condemning what they know nothing about how it's made.
Last I checked, they can be sued to court.
Silly set of idiots.
Our roads have virtually no Road signs, no crash barriers, no Lane departure warning stripes, no lights, no freaking safety features and they are having an orgasm over tyres.
It was formerly overspeeding, now it's expired tyres.
Chai[b], why them born me for this country self?[/b]

Hope you're not blaming anyone for this.