what's old for a tire

[wamulass]

I was told my tires were made on the 9th week of the year 2011. They were purchased as new tires too. Anyone think thats old for a tire to be sold as new? Just surprised because when I buy something sold as new, I expect it to be new. Don't buy used when it comes to tires.

[Samjp22]

That is new? Probably stacks of tires in a warehouse and they pick from the oldests date of manufacturing to the most recent. Get rid of the older stock. So I guess they're NOS tires. Just because it was made then doesn't mean it's used like you stated. If stored probably a tire made back in the early 1900's could still be brand new today

[Jmoozy27]

The shelf life of a well made tire is greater than that of a human.

[oldskool83]

I have brand new NOS 1990 Banshee front tires in my loft I picked up super cheap. No dry rot and don't see daylight. Not as plyable as new rubber but brand new...not sure what Ill use them for. maybe a restored banshee done day :)