Old unused tires still good?

[veloduffer]

I have 4 tan wall Vredstein Fortezza tires that have been in their box in a dry dark place for several years (probably 5 or more). They still seem supple and no cracks anywhere in the casing or rubber. Could they still be good?

[saab2000]

Send them to me for testing. I'll let you know in a few thousand miles if they're still OK.

Otherwise use them yourself. They're fine.

[AngryScientist]

Yea, UV light and damp conditions kill tires. Sounds like those are fine

[likebikes]

they're fine

[CircuitHero]

Its really ozone that kills tan wall tires, so as long as these weren't behind a generator all this time, they're a welcome addition to your tire collection.

[soulspinner]

Send them to me for testing. I'll let you know in a few thousand miles if they're still OK.

Otherwise use them yourself. They're fine.

:p

[Saint Vitus]

Its really ozone that kills tan wall tires, so as long as these weren't behind a generator all this time, they're a welcome addition to your tire collection.

Or So Cal smog..

[veloduffer]

Thanks..just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.

[cfox]

probably better!

[RichardL]

they're fine

Hi likebikes, do you still have that Michelin Ironman 650c tire you had up for sale? Thanks.