New TRX Tires Are Old

Send them back. Lots of money for old tires. I know you asked for a source in the US but Longstone Tyre in the UK should have more recent stock.

 

Coker has exclusive US distribution.

 

But even the guys at Coker say you shouldn't use a tire that's more than seven years old.

How can they ship an almost ten year old tire and think that's safe?

DM

 

In January 2005 I was looking for TRX tires. Tire Rack said they had a fresh shipment November 2004.

stephen

 

Ya but for what fitment? I got new rear TRX's for my TR earlier this year and they were made in late 04. With Boxers being less in number, Coker doesn't have the same demand for those tires that they would for other cars calling for the TRX. Hence the likelyhood they would have older tires in the size required for the Boxer.

BTW I picked up a set of TRX GT's(basic TRX's are not currently available even at Coker) for the front of the TR at Onlinetires.com for a whopping $328 less than Coker is demanding for the same set.

 

You might want to check that as the TR needs 240/45/415 for the front and 280/45/415 for the ass end. I believe, and correct me if I'm wrong, but the Boxers need 55 series tires. Not sure of the diameters or widths. My rears were from Coker dated 4504.

 

I keep reading negative things about TRX's here, weak performance compared to newer tires. I've never had them before, obviously.

But you could switch to a different wheel and get a lower profile, more modern tire. I met a lady from TX with a Boxer with some very nice aftermarket wheels and new rubber:
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Interesting... I just bought a set of XWX for the Dino from Coker. Oldest tire was made 2003... almost 3 years old... Jerry would not take them back. Told me they were fine.

I was not impressed especially after he listed the tire dates of his XWXs on this forum with the oldest being a late 04 as I recall..

I should have gone with Longstontyres.

Pietro

 

Check Tire Rack. I got new 05' DOT TRX tires about 8 months ago for my 308.

Danny

 

I've been able to get the TRX's in a fair range of sizes, including OEM for a Mondial, from Tire Rack without too much trouble. There are a couple of other domestic suppliers (beyond Coker and Tire Rack) for the TRX but these typically only have a few different sizes currently available.

 

SEND THEM BACK!!!!!!!!!! As i understand it, rubber has a 'life' of five years or so (optimally). Also, have them refund ALL shipping charges both ways. If they do not, you may have legal recourse as i think legally they sold you UNSAFE tires.

 

Personally I can't cost justify new wheels and tires for street/highway driving. I don't drive at the limit of the TRX so why raise the limits ? And I want to keep the car original.

Steve.. keep us posted on how you make out with Coker. I can't believe they'd ship tires older than they recommend should be replaced. Thats alot of cash for something well past its shelf life. And where the hell did they get them from if I got much newer ones in Jan of this year ?

 

No worries, just a suggestion. but TR's can look great with some Speedlines too

I have a picture but it's not uploading...

 

These are the best wheels I've seen on a TR, in my opinion:
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Interesting that Coker would accept the liability of selling tires that exceed their recommended replacement age if they had a failure.

 

got TRX's from tirerack back in Oct '03 and the tire dates were Sept and Oct '03.

 

I bought a set for the 308 in 2005, which were vintage 2004. Got them new on Ebay for $100 each. Seller was "Mustangsally" and she (Im guessing she) asked if I knew anyone who wanted more.

 

Curious, did they offer any explanation as to why they now were shipping 9 year old tires when 2 months ago they had 1 1/2 year old tires ?

My guess would be they were out of stock of newer rubber and had the old ones hanging around and shipped them figuring you wouldn't notice.

 

do you have contact info for longstones?