This came up at Road & Track magazine, and they called a bunch of tire
companies to ask them.
Forget what they came up with, but I'd say 10 years is a practical life
limit, and 15 is really pushing it.

I hate seeing a 'new tire' for a spare too, unless there's 5 matching new
tires on the van - but a 'perfectly new' spare tire is a waste of a good
tire to me. I prefer a 'very reliable' tire that's not too old, and not
brand new in terms of tread depth.

The environment where the tire is is a factor too.
A nice cool dry basement is good.
Stored in a hot loft, or under the car high summer temps a lot, is not so
good.
Scott
Turbovans

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John C...
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:49 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: something to consider ...

This got me to thinking,
Is there a time experation date on tires?
And where can it be found?
thanks,
JC...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>

> Thanks for the reminder, Joel.
>
> I was trying to think of what costs were going to go up the most on
> what items. I had forgotten about tires, which my 90 will need fairly
> soon.
>
> Speaking of tires, ever wonder how many of those wonderful old MX
> tires are tucked away in the snouts of Vanagons, just waiting to make
> a full set for somebody? Mine has exactly two miles of wear on it
> after all these years.
>
> Jim
>
> On 4/23/08, Joel Walker wrote:
> > for those of you who are considering buying new tires in the future,
> > now might be a better time to get them.
> > or anybody who even thinks they might want/need new tires next year.
& gt; >
> > cause with the price of oil/gas going up, the price of tires
> > will likely increase a LOT in the next year as well. all made from
> > the same oil, i believe. not natural rubber anymore.
> >
> > just a thought.
> > unca joel
> > --
> >

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