The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, introduced new requirements that ban the use of tyres aged more than 10-years on certain vehicles.

Are 10 years old tyres safe?

The NTDA recommends that tyres fitted to vehicles over 10 years old are checked for damage, wear and other signs of old age. Many NTDA members recommend that you have your tyres checked if you believe they are over 6 years old.

Can you sell tyres over 10 years old?

Another view was that re-treaded tyres should be legally required to have 2 date markings, one for the date of manufacture and the second for the date of any re-treading, so any tyre with a carcass over 10 years old would not be permitted.

How old can tyres be legally?

There is no such legal requirement for car tyres but the accepted industry standard is that tyres are considered to be suitable for retail sale, for up to five years from the original date of production, providing that the recommended storage guidance from the tyre manufacturer has been followed.

Are 5 year old tyres OK?

Tyres are considered to be 'new' and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers. The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the '5 year rule' for new tyres.

Why old tyres are dangerous, and how to tell the age of your tyre

Are 7 year old tires safe?

Old tires are dangerous, regardless of tread depth. While there's no federally sanctioned safety guidance on when a tire is too old to be safe, many carmakers recommend replacement at six years from the date of manufacture. Old tires have been the culprit in fatal accidents.

Are 12 year old tyres safe?

All tyres (including spare tyres) more than ten years old should be removed from service and replaced with new tyres.

Are tyres illegal after 10 years?

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, introduced new requirements that ban the use of tyres aged more than 10-years on certain vehicles.

What happens to tires after 10 years?

There is a general consensus that most tires should be inspected, if not replaced, at about six years and should be absolutely be swapped out after 10 years, regardless of how much tread they have left.

Do tires expire if not used?

If not used, tires last for 6-10 years, depending on the storage and environmental conditions. Overall, the time limits for stored tires are much the same as for tires that are being used.

Can you drive on 8 year old tires?

We recommend replacing tires aged 6-10 years, no matter how much tread remains. When it comes to replacing tires, things can be a little unpredictable. Mileage, condition and routine maintenance all contribute to the tire's safety and usability. You should replace them if you think they may have compromised integrity.

Is it safe to drive a 9 year old tire?

Some vehicle manufacturers recommend that tires be replaced every six years regardless of use. In addition, a number of tire manufacturers cite 10 years as the maximum service life for tires. Check the owner's manual for specific recommendations for your vehicle.

Do tyres expire?

While there is a manufactured date, there is no official expiration date for tyres. Tyres do not expire like how you would imagine food expires.

Can I drive on 15 year old tires?

Per BRMA, unused tires over six years old should never be put in service, and all tires should be replaced after 10 years from their date of manufacture. JATMA recommends inspection after five years and replacement after 10, regardless of treadwear and overall condition.

Is it OK to buy 2 year old tires?

Old “New” Rubber

The tread is good, and the manufacture stickers may still be on it. When tires reach a certain age the rubber begins to dry out and crack. That can make it unsafe for road use because it may run the risk of blowing out, falling apart, or lose traction during bad road conditions.