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Build dates on tires

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I just had a new Dunlop RS 3 mounted on the rear. When I got home I checked the build date 5217. Is that a little too old for a new tire? I don`t think I`ve had one that old before , but I just started checking dates about 10 years ago. It will last me a couple years I hope. I have been using Michelin PR 4 GTs for some time and get about 9500 miles out of them. And yes I do like to twist the throttle and my girl friend rides at times. Any feed back would be appreciated, thanks . Floyd
 
Used to be an issue about "dry rot" but I think that is no loger a problem. My Chevy Express Van is a 2005 . Last month when i installed new brake pads I noticed the inside tread of my front tire was worn to the cord. I put the spare on and realize the spare was OEM. 15 years old. It has been running without issue. I AM going to replace it soon tho. True, truck tires and bike tires are not the same, I am just saying synthetic rubber has come a loooong way.
 
I wouldn't be concerned, If I'm not mistaken they can be legally sold up to 7 years. Ride it, smile & don't worry about it!
 
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I'm guessing you bought the tire and had it installed at a local shop? It was probably sitting on their shelf for the last 4 years. When you buy tires online you usually get much fresher stock, about 1 year old. I hope they reduced the price for you based on the age of the tire. As far as safety it's not a issue. If you go on Dunlop's website ( https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/about/care/#tip-24) they say tires should be replaced after 10 years even if they have not been used. I'm sure you will wear them out in a year or two, so age won't be a problem
 
Correct about the 7 year statement. The biggest determent to tires these days is ozone.
It produces those little cracks in the side wall, and makes the tire harden. I have had some
luck ordering tires from the online stores, Bike Bandit, Ron Ares and such. At the time of
placing the order I tell them I will not accept tires older than a year. If memory is correct
I received 1 tire that was older than a year in the last 10 years. I've order lots of tires
for customers this way.
 
Thanks guys, I was not concerned about the tire failing , just the rubber getting harder with time. but I guess 2 years on the road it should be ok. I got it at a independent repair shop. I`ve been getting my tires there for many years. They always order tires. Way too many different tires to have on hand. Probably came from a distributor in the Minneapolis. I`m in northwestern Wis. and they had it the next day. And no it was not Dennis Kirk.
 
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