Can Brand New Tires Still Be Used After 6 Years of Storage?
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Brand new tires can still be used after being stored for 6 years. Here are relevant details about tires: 1. Generally, the service life of tires is 6-8 years, with a maximum of up to ten years. 2. Tires are composed of various performance materials and rubber compounds, whose characteristics will change over time. 3. For a tire, these changes are determined by many factors, such as climate, storage conditions, and usage conditions (load, speed, inflation pressure, maintenance, etc.), which persist throughout the entire service life of the tire. 4. Since there are many reasons for changes in tires due to usage, it is difficult to precisely determine the service life of a tire.
I frequently handle automotive parts and understand that whether a brand-new tire stored for 6 years can still be used depends on aging and storage conditions. Tire rubber naturally hardens and becomes brittle over time—even if unused, prolonged storage may cause surface cracks and reduced grip. Storage environment is crucial—keeping tires in cool, dry locations slows aging, but exposure to sunlight or high temperatures accelerates deterioration. Always check the production date code; if over 6 years old, it's advisable not to use them, especially for high-speed driving where blowout risks increase significantly—safety comes first. It's better to simply replace with new tires to avoid the hassle of inspections and repairs, as life is far more valuable than the cost of tires.
