Tyre replacement?

Question

I wonder if it is true that the tyres of the car must be replaced after 4 or 5 years although they are not worn out.
I know that this is an usual recomendation from specialized companies but, at least in spain, I was not able to find any "official" document that state this recomendation. In the manual of my car do not say anything and I was nos able to find anything in car magazines

What do you think?

Answer 1

There is as of yet no standard industry recommendation on tire aging and replacment because there is not yet enough information to create such a standard. Some tire companies and several major vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing tires that are 10 years old or more. A few say 7 years. Most have no specific recommendation. It is a hot topic right now in the industry

I personally have seen more than a few tires fail from age related causes, but 4-5 years is nothing to worry about. My personal recommendation is to consider it at 7 years and I recommend replacement at 10 years.

Answer 2

Hi!

Normally we tend to think of changing tyres only if the tread is worn. However due to climatic conditions, the tyre can become "brittle" as it encounters a couple of hot summers and wet winters. Hence you need to consult your local service station to ge their opinion. TO answer your question - it is sometimes a good idea to replace tyres (if there is a deterioration in the propery of the tyre) even if they are not worn out. The same is true for a lot of rubber components - for instance wiper blades. In India I normally change my wiperblades every year as one hot summer and one wet monsoon normally distorts it.

Answer 3

You should replace ur tyres after so long period although they are not worn out because they ve for sure worn out even though u can not understand it or u can not see it.Its a matter of safety to replace ur tyres even though u believe they dont need replacement

Answer 4

Do the penny test. If you can see the top of lincoln's head they need replaced. Go look at new tires. And compare them to yours. If spain has a law requiring it then replace them.