Are tyres illegal after 10 years?

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, introduced new requirements that ban the use of tyres aged more than 10-years on certain vehicles.

Can you use 10 year old tires?

It may be tentative, but tires do have an expiration date. There is a general consensus that most tires should be inspected, if not replaced, at about six years and should be absolutely be swapped out after 10 years, regardless of how much tread they have left.

How old can you use a tyre?

All tyres (including spare tyres) more than ten years old should be removed from service and replaced with new tyres. Verify the physical age of any car tyre by examining the markings on the tyre sidewall following the “DOT” symbol.

Are 8 year old tires safe?

We recommend replacing tires aged 6-10 years, no matter how much tread remains. When it comes to replacing tires, things can be a little unpredictable. Mileage, condition and routine maintenance all contribute to the tire's safety and usability. You should replace them if you think they may have compromised integrity.

Are 12 year old tyres safe?

All tyres (including spare tyres) more than ten years old should be removed from service and replaced with new tyres.

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Are 9 year old tyres safe?

Car tyres older than ten years old will be illegal on certain vehicles from 1 February 2021 in a major road safety action taken by the Government after “years of work”.

Are out of date tyres illegal?

There is no legal limit to the age of tyres that can be used on cars, but new legislation will mean tyres over 10 years old will be banned from the being fitted to the front steering axles of goods vehicles more than 3.5 tonnes, buses and coaches and minibuses unless the axle had twin tyres.

Are 5 year old tyres OK?

Tyres are considered to be 'new' and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers. The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the '5 year rule' for new tyres.

Do tyres expire?

While there is a manufactured date, there is no official expiration date for tyres. Tyres do not expire like how you would imagine food expires.

Are 15 year old tires safe?

Old tires are dangerous, regardless of tread depth. While there's no federally sanctioned safety guidance on when a tire is too old to be safe, many carmakers recommend replacement at six years from the date of manufacture. Old tires have been the culprit in fatal accidents.

Are old tyres an MOT failure?

It's also worth remembering that although it's not illegal to have tyres that are 10 years or older, if they have significant cracks in the sidewall, then they are considered to be illegal. Any damage such as cracks or bulges in the sidewall will result in an MOT failure.

Can I use 20 year old tires?

Per BRMA, unused tires over six years old should never be put in service, and all tires should be replaced after 10 years from their date of manufacture. JATMA recommends inspection after five years and replacement after 10, regardless of treadwear and overall condition.