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4 year old tires, but never used

Kyte
Explorer
Explorer
Newbie here..

I bought (5) new tires last spring with the intention of mounting them early last summer. But because of house projects, never got to
it. Just now checked the tire date codes. surprise..surprise.

They are MAXXIS ST-205/75 R14 LRC
Date codes:

2410
0310
5109
5109
5109

They average 3.5 to 4 years old. Always stored in doors. Wondering
if I could get 2 to 3 years out of them or should I sell them to a farmer for a hay wagon.

Thanks in advance.
Kyte in NW PA
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parkmanaa
Explorer
Explorer
Use 'em and don't worry.
This tire age thing is a very successful marketing ploy.
Go to the TIRE MANUFACTURER'S website and read their
recommendations on number of years to use your tires.
Don't listen to a dealer, marketing person, or your
brother-in-law. Lot of hear-say, developed by the same
marketers that sold kids expiration dates on breakfast
cereal years ago.

40 years in the tire industry; seen it all and done most of it.