Tyre Shelf Life

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When purchasing tyres for a vehicle, it is important that you are aware of the manufacture date of  the tyre prior to purchasing. Most times we assume the tyre dealer is looking after our best interest......think again. 

This article will teach you how to recognize the manufacturer date of the tyres on your vehicle which will give you some form of assurance that the tyres are probably road worthy and should last you throughout the entire life cycle


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Tyre indicating the manufacturer date of the 26th Week of 2013

Old tyres tend to crack and loose their ability to provide proper traction on the road surface. These potential issues can lead to accidents or in worse cases even death. Please do not risk your life and pay less for tyres with a overdue shelf life as opposed to buying a newly manufactured tyre.

You have the tools now....apply them to save your own life.


2 comments:

SHM said...

Did not know that tyres basically have an expiration date. This is news to me. Will definitely have to check my tyres from now onwards. Thanks alottt for this!!

Naveer said...

Fresh tyres are a must.