So,I`ve got a `95 X300,lovely car,fitted with Pirrelli P6000 on the front.
Now these tyres have got plenty of tread left on them,but I have noticed the date code is 4402,which I think means made in the 44th week of 2002,making them almost 22 years old !
They look in good condition,just some very slight cracking on the sidewall,should I change these,I only about 800 miles a year,and these tyres aren`t exactly cheap,if so,what do you reccomend,I`m in the UK.
Thanks.

 

10 years is too many. Please get new tires.

 

there is nothing but 4 tiny points of rubber connecting your car to the road.
please do not compromise on the integrity of said rubber.

i totally get the expense and desire to save money,
but it does not matter how good your engine is, how good your steering is, how good your brakes are if your tyres fail you are doomed.

 

There is tyre width restriction on the front at least or you run into tram lining issue , car hunting left and right

Without looking so I can be wrong factory spec is 225 and 255 is max aftermarket from reading others

Plenty of threads on tire options and manufactures ( Continentals brand) and there is an aftermarket shim to slip in ( split shim and held in place by wrap around grove wire ) without removing the rack , if you look down from the top of the engine compartment with a light below on the ground you may see a gap , prevents tramlining

Part # SPC1059 found on E- bay

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Your tires are a ticking time bomb. Get new ones ASAP. Don't risk your life or that of others on the road.