[MatthewKlein]

Originally Posted by srmmmm

Ozone and UV exposure still occurs in storage that starts to breakdown the sidewall and tread compounds.

I'm familiar with UV breaking tires down but incredulous that would take place in a warehouse. Years ago I saw a 1969 stock car at a car show with what were claimed to be period slicks. Was told the tires had not been in sunlight and were decent enough to drive on yet. He did say that he didn't trust them over 60mph.

I had a set of tires for my own car in the shed for over 10 years before using them last summer with no issues. Now that I'm thinking about it the front tires on that car have been on it since the early 2000's. They are fine.


Regarding the rest of the issues people are discussing we must be lucky.

I have a small auto shop. We sell tires. Unless a customer has a brand preference we sort the tires least to most expensive. Then go down the list to find a tire with a 600 or more treadwear rating. I can't remember having to add excessive weight a tire ever unless the rim is bent.