How long do tyres last?
In principal, a tyres lifespan is around ten years however a new tyre is designed to last one to five years if its properly stored when not in use. Both physical and chemical reasons cause tyres to age and this can also happen to tyres that are rarely or never even driven on. Compounds containing anti-oxidising chemicals are used to slow down the natural aging process of rubber. In this way, a tyre that has been correctly stored for long periods should still meet the specifications of, and perform like, a new tyre. However, what is also important is tyre mileage. With an average of around 27.000 miles per year, summer tyres should be replaced at three and a half years and winter tyres after a maximum of seven years (assuming that the tyres have only been used each winter). • How old are the remould tyres that you sell? The age of the original tyre is no longer visible after it has been remoulded. For the tyre dealer or the vulcanisation trade then, the only way to measure the tyres lif
