FS: 2 Michelin Pilot PS2 295/35/18's 400 miles...
05-19-2014, 09:08 PM
#3
Drifting
Thread Starter
Thank you...
Date code is 2608 which is the 26th week of 2008... That would put it between June 23 2008 - June 28 2008 "I purchased these mid 2010". I called Michelin today to ask what the safety was for a tire from 2008. Michelin told me that their tires have a "Properly Stored" Shelf Life of 5 years new. But this would vary based on the circulation policy dealer to dealer for those who carry Michelins. Anyways, They emailed me a PDF with warranty and safety info and I will copy a section for here. They told me based on my date codes and mileage, That as long as they have not been sitting for long durations of time under weight "Flat Spots" and they have not been sitting in a dry hot environment or in direct sunlight for long periods of time they should be fine. Michelin guarantee's 10 years from the the date code that tires are safe as long as they are taken care of.... All of this is good on my end, I can assure anyone that these tires are in excellent shape with no flat spots, no dry rot, no patches, no gouges and so on...
FYI, for those wondering why such the low miles. This car has spent the past couple years rocking a drag pack the majority of the time. Car runs 10.00 ET's... Street tires don't cut it for this power level, And its not fun being unprepared for action
From Michelin PDF:
Date code is 2608 which is the 26th week of 2008... That would put it between June 23 2008 - June 28 2008 "I purchased these mid 2010". I called Michelin today to ask what the safety was for a tire from 2008. Michelin told me that their tires have a "Properly Stored" Shelf Life of 5 years new. But this would vary based on the circulation policy dealer to dealer for those who carry Michelins. Anyways, They emailed me a PDF with warranty and safety info and I will copy a section for here. They told me based on my date codes and mileage, That as long as they have not been sitting for long durations of time under weight "Flat Spots" and they have not been sitting in a dry hot environment or in direct sunlight for long periods of time they should be fine. Michelin guarantee's 10 years from the the date code that tires are safe as long as they are taken care of.... All of this is good on my end, I can assure anyone that these tires are in excellent shape with no flat spots, no dry rot, no patches, no gouges and so on...
FYI, for those wondering why such the low miles. This car has spent the past couple years rocking a drag pack the majority of the time. Car runs 10.00 ET's... Street tires don't cut it for this power level, And its not fun being unprepared for action
From Michelin PDF:
SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRES
Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds
having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the
tire itself. These component properties evolve over time. For each tire, this
evolution depends upon many factors such as weather, storage conditions,
and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to
which the tire is subjected throughout its life. This service-related evolution
varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific
tire in advance is not possible. That is why, in addition to regular inspections
and inflation pressure maintenance by consumers, it is recommended
that passenger car and light truck tires, including spare tires be inspected
regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a Michelin tire retailer, who
will assess the tire’s suitability for continued service. Tires which have been
in use for 5 years or more should continue to be inspected by a specialist
at least annually. Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only
of their tires’ visual condition and inflation pressure but also of any change
in dynamic performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration,
which could be an indication that the tires need to be removed from
service to prevent tire failure. It is impossible to predict when tires should
be replaced based on their calendar age alone. However the older a tire
the greater the chance that it will need to be replaced due to the servicerelated
evolution or other conditions found upon inspection or detected
during use. While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10
years, it is recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the
date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a
precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not
reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on an original equipment
vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle), follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations, when specified (but
not to exceed 10 years). The date when a tire was manufactured is located
on the sidewall of each tire. Consumers should locate the Department of
Transportation or “DOT” code on the tire. The code begins with “DOT”
and ends with the week and year of manufacture. For example, a DOT
code ending with “2204” indicates a tire made in the 22nd week (May)
of 2004.
TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRES
Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds
having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the
tire itself. These component properties evolve over time. For each tire, this
evolution depends upon many factors such as weather, storage conditions,
and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to
which the tire is subjected throughout its life. This service-related evolution
varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific
tire in advance is not possible. That is why, in addition to regular inspections
and inflation pressure maintenance by consumers, it is recommended
that passenger car and light truck tires, including spare tires be inspected
regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a Michelin tire retailer, who
will assess the tire’s suitability for continued service. Tires which have been
in use for 5 years or more should continue to be inspected by a specialist
at least annually. Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only
of their tires’ visual condition and inflation pressure but also of any change
in dynamic performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration,
which could be an indication that the tires need to be removed from
service to prevent tire failure. It is impossible to predict when tires should
be replaced based on their calendar age alone. However the older a tire
the greater the chance that it will need to be replaced due to the servicerelated
evolution or other conditions found upon inspection or detected
during use. While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10
years, it is recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the
date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a
precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not
reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on an original equipment
vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle), follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations, when specified (but
not to exceed 10 years). The date when a tire was manufactured is located
on the sidewall of each tire. Consumers should locate the Department of
Transportation or “DOT” code on the tire. The code begins with “DOT”
and ends with the week and year of manufacture. For example, a DOT
code ending with “2204” indicates a tire made in the 22nd week (May)
of 2004.
Last edited by Breze84; 05-19-2014 at 09:19 PM.
05-20-2014, 09:46 PM
#6
Drifting
Thread Starter
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