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Ze Shark (Ze_shark)
New member
Username: Ze_shark
Post Number: 8
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 2:41 am: | |
I'd take two guesses:
- maybe the model/dimensions you are using for your 328 are a low volume item. Pirelli won't run a production batch of 12 pieces every week, they probably run a batch periodically for a minimum quantity that makes manufacturing sense. If their forecasts are wrong (too high), they will probably sell the old inventory out anyway.
- tires are never sold fresh, they have to dry up a bit. I remember reading that, even for Formula 1 tires, they cannot be used fresh from the mold. Bridge and Michelin have therefore developped techniques to accelerate ageing to shorten time between design and experiment of new compounds.
Maybe the combination of the two factors explains ? |
V.Z. (Ama328)
Junior Member
Username: Ama328
Post Number: 184
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 1:22 pm: | |
yeah, i wondered THE SAME THING one time when ordering up some rubbers for my 328, was told by my friendly Tirerack dude that "we sell so many tires, NUTHIN' stays around here for long"...well, my tires turned out to be recent, so no problemo.
hmmm, wonder if he's still working there.
Since then, i've made a mental note that whenever ordering tires mail order, i'm gonna specify that if they're older than xx months, i reserve the right to send 'em back, at the seller's expense, or, better yet, check 'em when the UPS guy comes by, and if nogo, refuse delivery and put a hold on the credit card.
Having said all of that, with more common rubber, they probably do sell out quickly, altho i suppose it's possible they also pick up tires from sources other than directly from the manufacturer(other tire company overstocks, other tire companies going out of biz, etc.), and some of that stuff could be a bit old. |
dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 1257
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 - 6:50 pm: | |
Maybe. Generally tires are considered "old" and start getting noticeably hard after about 5-6 years. Places like the Tire Rack, which turn their inventory often, shouldn't have tires over one year old. I would call them and let them know of your concerns. |
Eugene Angelo (Eangelo)
Junior Member
Username: Eangelo
Post Number: 55
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 - 4:58 pm: | |
I just received a new set of Pirelli tires from Tirerack. The front set was produce during the 50th week of 2001, and the rear set was produced during the 22nd week of 2002. Is this normal for a new set of tires? Since Pirelli's have a short life span, should I be concerned about these dates? |
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