Front tyre choices

barbagris said:
Real world pre-fitment shelf life is closer to 2 or 3 years - especially if you NEED it to perform well once fitted. Also depends how it's stored.
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Do you have anything on paper about this 2-3 years time frame?
I don't, I have worked with tire experts several times over the years on legal cases and was just parroting what I have been told.
 
1olbull said:
Do you have anything on paper about this 2-3 years time frame?
I don't, I have worked with tire experts several times over the years on legal cases and was just parroting what I have been told.
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Nope - nothing on paper. Just experience from tyre places in UK, Germany and here.
My mates bike shop returns tyres sent to him from wholesalers with more than 2 years on.
My tyre place here sells off 3 year tyres at near to cost. Useful for the Land Rover.
Old tyres do wear faster once fitted - this I have seen.

The tyre may be safe - but it will not perform as it should once it's old.
 
I've just fitted this Bridgestone rear tyre 160 wide on my front wheel although is going to be trike.
 
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