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Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
Any thoughts on age limitations on winter tires? I have a set of XIce2's that are 8 years old - we generally only put 6,000km a year on them. Not down to the wear bars, and not cracking.
As I might keep this car another 5 years, I'm deliberating an early replacement as I might as well get the benefits of a fresh set of tires vs running these right to the end.
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Bimbit is correct
After 8 years its no longer about tread depth is about the hardness of the compound and they will not perform where they should. If these were all seasons I would still be hesitant but for winter tires I would say replace them.
Car manufactures suggest replacing after 5 years regardless of use and most tire manufactures fit into the same boat. A few companies like Michelin have developed tires that have a compound that can last 10 years but they suggest quarterly inspections after 5 years.
Speaking of tread depth its a common consensus that once you get to 6/32th on a winter tire you should consider replacement.