Slick/R-Comp New Tire Shelf Life w/ Proper Storage?

NYG · 08-12-2020, 10:19 AM

I can't seem to get a definitive answer from anyone and some manufacturers give dates but they vary a bit.

What's the age limit for a properly stored new slick/r-comp? It seems like no one has rear tires I'm looking for newer than DOT17.

F80Speed77 · 08-12-2020, 12:13 PM

Are you only looking at takeoffs? Or are those dates "New" R7's from TireRack?

Pending price for takeoffs I would just send it haha.

Also look into TrackDayTire.com if you are looking for new Hoosiers. They usually are $100 cheaper than TR and you can usually find a "sponsor" discount code for 10% off too.

NYG · 08-12-2020, 12:56 PM

No, buying new. Toyo RR with DOT17 labels.

F80Speed77 · 08-12-2020, 01:41 PM

Those are stupid cheap if you are buying them from TR. Just send it lol.

FormulaMMM · 08-12-2020, 02:12 PM

No definitive answer, judgment call. If I were in your shoes, would come down to confidence level in how they've been stored.

2017 production wouldn't be a deal breaker for me from Tire Rack.

nicknaz · 08-13-2020, 08:26 PM

Hi, when i got my spec miata it came with 2 year old RR with many heat cycles and ??? storage conditions.

My team mates and I took them down to the cords in that questionable state and it was fine. Obviously not as grippy as a set of stickers but certainly not unsafe to use.

If you’re getting a screaming deal on a set stored in tire rack climate controlled warehouse, get after it

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NYG Brigadier General 10689 Rep 3,675 Posts Drives: Audi R8 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Slick/R-Comp New Tire Shelf Life w/ Proper Storage? I can't seem to get a definitive answer from anyone and some manufacturers give dates but they vary a bit. What's the age limit for a properly stored new slick/r-comp? It seems like no one has rear tires I'm looking for newer than DOT17.
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F80Speed77 Grid.Life 325 Rep 383 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Are you only looking at takeoffs? Or are those dates "New" R7's from TireRack? Pending price for takeoffs I would just send it haha. Also look into TrackDayTire.com if you are looking for new Hoosiers. They usually are $100 cheaper than TR and you can usually find a "sponsor" discount code for 10% off too.
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NYG Brigadier General 10689 Rep 3,675 Posts Drives: Audi R8 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	No, buying new. Toyo RR with DOT17 labels.
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F80Speed77 Grid.Life 325 Rep 383 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Those are stupid cheap if you are buying them from TR. Just send it lol.
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FormulaMMM Brigadier General 3663 Rep 3,422 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (2)	No definitive answer, judgment call. If I were in your shoes, would come down to confidence level in how they've been stored. 2017 production wouldn't be a deal breaker for me from Tire Rack. __________________ M4 GTS, GT3, C63 S \| E90 M3s, E39 M5
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Hi, when i got my spec miata it came with 2 year old RR with many heat cycles and ??? storage conditions. My team mates and I took them down to the cords in that questionable state and it was fine. Obviously not as grippy as a set of stickers but certainly not unsafe to use. If you’re getting a screaming deal on a set stored in tire rack climate controlled warehouse, get after it
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