Tire Dealer trying to sell me older tires, what do I do?

[StephJohn2010]

I've been going back and forth with a tire store for the past 2 months, which is ridiculous in and of itself. I asked for tires that were no more than 6 or 7 months old. He essentially promised me that he'd get tires no older than 6 or 7 months old. The tires arrived and they are 1 year old, which is better than the 2 year old tires he was trying to sell me in the beginning. Is it impossible to get tires that are only 6 or 7 months old? Do I need to just accept the tires that are 1 to 2 years old when replacing all of my Rv tires ?? FYI, I have 22.5 inch tires.

[Hondavalk]

BillyBob Jim wrote:

Hondavalk wrote:

CapriRacer wrote:


HOWEVER, the company I used to work for had data that indicated that there was no difference between properly stored 3 year old tires and freshly made.

So how do you know if they were "Properly Stored". :h

The same way you know that some migrant worker did not take a whiz on the lettuce that's on your sandwich.

:B :W

[ppine]

find a new store. Or buy on line from a dealer that moves a lot of merchandise.

[Mr_Mark1]

I'm going to be in the same boat soon. I will need to replace my tires this year as the tag tires are dated late 2013, the others are early 2014.

Michelin is the only manufacturer of the 365/70R/22.5 that we have on the steer and tag axle, 315/80R/22.5 on the drive axle.

I will not accept nothing dated 6 months or older either and would prefer tires that are less than 3 months old. I'll wait even if the coach has to stay parked.

MM.

[BillyBob_Jim]

Hondavalk wrote:

CapriRacer wrote:


HOWEVER, the company I used to work for had data that indicated that there was no difference between properly stored 3 year old tires and freshly made.

So how do you know if they were "Properly Stores". :h

The same way you know that some migrant worker did not take a whiz on the lettuce that's on your sandwich.

[Hondavalk]

CapriRacer wrote:


HOWEVER, the company I used to work for had data that indicated that there was no difference between properly stored 3 year old tires and freshly made.

So how do you know if they were "Properly Stored". :h

[CapriRacer]

First, it is a common BELIEF in the tire industry that properly stored tires are "new" until they are 6 years old. I say "belief" because I don't know of any studies that confirm this.

HOWEVER, the company I used to work for had data that indicated that there was no difference between properly stored 3 year old tires and freshly made.

Also, the clock starts ticking when the tires are SOLD - and the date of manufacture is only used in the absence of a purchase date (no receipt!) Check the warranty for details.

Further, it is common for some tires to be produced only once a year. That means the tires sitting on the shelf could easily be over a yaer old and no one on the retail end of things is going to care.

So I think the OP is going to have some problems with the tire dealer - except for the fact that the dealer did agree to supply tires less than that - Poor salesmamship!

[rgatijnet1]

Simple solution....accept the tires and ask for a substantial discount to make up for the tires being older than you requested. That way he gets rid of the tires and you save money. Win-Win

[ksg5000]

I asked the dealer for new tires and it took a couple of weeks but they were a few weeks old. I would not accept tires that were 1 year old.

[BillyBob_Jim]

magicbus wrote:
So you are willing to accept 6 or 7 months but 12 is too much? IMHO you are overthinking the problem. These tires spent those unacceptable 5 months stored inside, not exposed to sun, moisture, asphalt or road debris, and without 5-10 tons sitting on them while under-inflated and often parked in the same spot. I would put them on the coach and save the receipt so I knew when it was time to think about replacing them again.

Dave

Finally folks, Common sense rears it's ugly head LOL.

[magicbus]

So you are willing to accept 6 or 7 months but 12 is too much? IMHO you are overthinking the problem. These tires spent those unacceptable 5 months stored inside, not exposed to sun, moisture, asphalt or road debris, and without 5-10 tons sitting on them while under-inflated and often parked in the same spot. I would put them on the coach and save the receipt so I knew when it was time to think about replacing them again.

Dave

[Chum_lee]

StephJohn2010 wrote:
I've been going back and forth with a tire store for the past 2 months. I asked for tires that were no more than 6 or 7 months old. The tires arrived and they are 1 year old, which is better than the 2 year old tires he was trying to sell me in the beginning. FYI, I have 22.5 inch tires.

I don't know how much you drive, but, . . . . you should be able to buy RV tires with a reasonable remaining retail shelf life. IMO, 6 months is reasonable retail turnaround. I would tell the "dealer" that you replace your tires every 5 years regardless of mileage due to safety concerns. (the dealer doesn't know how much you drive) If the dealer insists on selling you aging tires, say 2 years old for example, I would ask the dealer for a 2/5 or 40% discount because of their age considering the allowable life remaining. (3 years in time) If they won't cooperate/negotiate, or get you newer tires, . . . . hit the road, . . . . immediately. Find a dealer that actually "sells" RV/truck tires for a living, . . . everyday!

Chum lee

[rightlaneonly]

I always ask my tire dealer for tires not older than 6 months, never been a problem getting them.

[bgum]

Just say no and move on. Your next trip check with tire shops for a better result.

[Pirate1]

Find a new tire dealer. Tell your current man you are moving along if he doesn't meets your needs.

[bigred1cav]

refuse to accept the tires.