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[cem_devecioglu]

chances are that KU31 may be old stock .. so some of its life may have passed on shelf..
 
new model is KU39.. please be sure about their production dates..

[Thingymabob]

Thanks, will keep that in mind.

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

[RobG]

The KU31's seems to be a good compromise. Actually I'm choosing between these and
Hankook K115 Ventus Prime 2, can't make my mind up which is the better choice

Not too bad
http://www.ctyres.co.uk/tyres/Hankook/Ventus_prime2_k115.html

[cem_devecioglu]

Thanks, will keep that in mind.

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

I'm afraid no.. there is no way to keep them same as new.. their softing agents are volatile petroleum based fluids..
and no matter what precaution you try , these fluids will evaporate and chemical bonding agents will slowly degrade  

[Thingymabob]

Thanks, will keep that in mind.

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

I'm afraid no.. there is no way to keep them same as new.. their softing agents are volatile petroleum based fluids..
and no matter what precaution you try , these fluids will evaporate and chemical bonding agents will slowly degrade  

OK, seems to be a controversial subject
Better keep 'em as new as possible 

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080110095339AA6mzXb

[cem_devecioglu]

Thanks, will keep that in mind.

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

I'm afraid no.. there is no way to keep them same as new.. their softing agents are volatile petroleum based fluids..
and no matter what precaution you try , these fluids will evaporate and chemical bonding agents will slowly degrade  

OK, seems to be a controversial subject
Better keep 'em as new as possible 

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080110095339AA6mzXb

I have been having this debate/fight with tire suppliers for long trime.. and they are liers without doubt..
 
every rubber will harden.. every petroleum fluid will evaporate .. if you want to stop this the only way
is to cool them to absolute 0 (-273 celcius) and keep in a thermodynamically isolated/closed vessel..
 
who says the opposite must re-start the chemistry class from the very beginning.. sorry ..  

[Thingymabob]

The KU31's seems to be a good compromise. Actually I'm choosing between these and
Hankook K115 Ventus Prime 2, can't make my mind up which is the better choice

Not too bad
http://www.ctyres.co.uk/tyres/Hankook/Ventus_prime2_k115.html

It seems to be very good tyre. It actually came on 1st place in this test earlier this year
http://www.laneks.lv/en/tests/read/AR-2012-summer-2.html

[Thingymabob]

Found a German web store myself: http://www.fipio-reifen.com/

Low prices and delivery to several countries possible with affordable shipping costs.

Have not tried it myself yet but seems to be a good alternative according to customer reviews:
http://www.shopauskunft.de/bewertung/FiPiO-Reifen--S-18335.html

[TheBoy]

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

Tyre manufacturers say the tyre shouldn't be used after 5 years from the production date.

[Thingymabob]

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

Tyre manufacturers say the tyre shouldn't be used after 5 years from the production date.

Yes, thanks, I have now understood that 10 years is too long and that 5 years is more accurate

(Although Michelin, for example, sets the far limit to 10 years, with thorough, annual inspections after 5 years
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/buying-guide/when-should-i-change-my-tyres, point 3.)

[TheBoy]

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

Tyre manufacturers say the tyre shouldn't be used after 5 years from the production date.

Yes, thanks, I have now understood that 10 years is too long and that 5 years is more accurate

(Although Michelin, for example, sets the far limit to 10 years, with thorough, annual inspections after 5 years
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/buying-guide/when-should-i-change-my-tyres, point 3.)

Michelin tyres seem to turn to plastic after about 2k, thus should last forever.  Or until they find a ditch, which they will

[Thingymabob]

(I have learned that correctly stored, unused summer tyres will last up to ten years so hopefully it won't be a problem.)

Tyre manufacturers say the tyre shouldn't be used after 5 years from the production date.

Yes, thanks, I have now understood that 10 years is too long and that 5 years is more accurate

(Although Michelin, for example, sets the far limit to 10 years, with thorough, annual inspections after 5 years
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/buying-guide/when-should-i-change-my-tyres, point 3.)

Michelin tyres seem to turn to plastic after about 2k, thus should last forever.  Or until they find a ditch, which they will