What did you buy this week?

[LouNY]

I believe that in VT your vehicle will not pass State Inspection if the tires are more than 10 years old.

From the Vt inspection manual;
VN-113 - Periodic Inspection Manual
VN-113 12/2019 MTC 31
PLEASURE CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
INSPECTION STICKER PLACEMENT
Inspection stickers must be affixed to a vehicle’s windshield in a location specified by the commissioner of the DMV.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Procedure: Examine tires.
Reject vehicle if:
1. Any tire is worn so that less than 2/32-inch tread remains in any two major grooves.
2. Any tire has a worn spot that exposes the cord through the tread.
3. Any tire has visible bumps, bulges, or knots indicating failure or separation of the tire structure.
4. Any tire has cuts, snags, or severe ozone or weather cracks in any location.
5. Tires on the same axle are not the same type, construction, or size.
6. Any tire is marked "For Farm Use Only," "Off-Highway Use Only," "Racing use Only," etc.

Advise customer if:
1. Tire tread depths are between 2/32 and 4/32 of an inch, as they are likely to diminish to below safety standards before the term of the safety inspection expires.
2. Tire size does not match manufacturer specifications.
3. The tire is more than 8 years old. In this case, recommend replacement.
Note: Refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for tire manufacturers’ recommend tire age for replacement.
Procedure: Examine wheels. Refer to 49 CFR § 570.10 for additional information.

 

[Runner]

3. The tire is more than 8 years old. In this case, recommend replacement.
Note: Refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for tire manufacturers’ recommend tire age for replacement.

From the fine folks who brought you mandatory Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems on all new cars.

 

[LouNY]

At least it is JUST a recommendation NOT a requirement.
I would swear VT. is trying to chase Commiforia and NYC cityidiots for governmental meddling.

 

[scootr]

Next up it will be illegal to mount a tire 8 yrs or older
Forced obsolescence when we already have mountains of used tires

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I looked up Dutch Hoe. All I got was some gardening implement.
I'm going to have to have a talk with my provider.

I think I searched "ho" instead of "hoe".

 

[dnw64]

I would swear VT. is trying to chase Commiforia and NYC cityidiots for governmental meddling.

Absolutely. We refer to it as Eastern CA.

 

[jjeff]

Next up it will be illegal to mount a tire 8 yrs or older
Forced obsolescence when we already have mountains of used tires

I swear the tire guy that recently put new tires on my truck said co policy they can't mount tires over 7 yrs old. Or below minimum Tread depth. Cuz I Asked them if they dealt with old used winter tires for my beater, my search continues.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

I bought a new deer feeder and a pallet of corn.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I really don't pay much attention to the date code. If the tires have been stored out of the sun and are not weathered or checked, to me they are good.

Other brands—Bridgestone, Michelin, Dunlop, and Continental—agree that 10 years is the maximum lifespan for a properly maintained set of tires.

Tires start aging the second they leave the mold. Storing them correctly does help, but doesn't stop the aging process- even though Tire Rack recently changed their policies for the (much) worse.

Next up it will be illegal to mount a tire 8 yrs or older
Forced obsolescence when we already have mountains of used tires

Tire Rack's parent company, Discount Tire, won't mount tires older than six years as I recall.

Now, bias tires are a different story. Unlike radials they don't try to delaminate and can last practically forever if kept out of UV rays.

 

[WM75Guy]

Tires start aging the second they leave the mold. Storing them correctly does help, but doesn't stop the aging process- even though Tire Rack recently changed their policies for the (much) worse.

Tire Rack's parent company, Discount Tire, won't mount tires older than six years as I recall.

Now, bias tires are a different story. Unlike radials they don't try to delaminate and can last practically forever if kept out of UV rays.

I use Discount Tire. They recommend replacement at 6 years of age. They will not service a tire beyond 10 years of age. And yes, they do check, at least the store I go to checks.