The shelf life of an unused tire is about 10 years. The rubber degrades from oxidation regardless of whether it’s used or not, so it hardens and loses elasticity. That said, most people ignore this, which means roads are filled with drivers riding on old, dry-rotted tires.
10 years is also shelf life as in literally on a shelf inside. If its outside in the sun and weather it’s a lot more like 5-6 years.
Learning to identify bad tires is a great skill to have for your own vehicle, but don’t go looking at all the other vehicles around you. It’s not worth the anxiety and ulcers.
How long do tires usually live?
The shelf life of an unused tire is about 10 years. The rubber degrades from oxidation regardless of whether it’s used or not, so it hardens and loses elasticity. That said, most people ignore this, which means roads are filled with drivers riding on old, dry-rotted tires.
10 years is also shelf life as in literally on a shelf inside. If its outside in the sun and weather it’s a lot more like 5-6 years.
Learning to identify bad tires is a great skill to have for your own vehicle, but don’t go looking at all the other vehicles around you. It’s not worth the anxiety and ulcers.
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