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Tyre age - gpmini - 07-19-2016
Hi there
I need to estimate the age of some tyres. Other than checking the production date on the tyre wall of the 175/50x13" tyres 2nd from the right in the back row, the tread pattern may give a clue to the age. When did Yokohama stop making this tyre tread? I got these off someone in the Cape (with Wian's help).
Anyone selling 175/50x13" second hand Yokohamas? A friend is looking for a set for his Mk1 Escort.
Thanks,
Leon
RE: Tyre age - Sean1380 - 07-19-2016
Are you talking about the Bridgestones Leon ?
Those MUST be at least 10 years old.
RE: Tyre age - Enzio - 07-19-2016
Yip, those are Bridgestones.
The best 13" road tyres ever - but they will be very old, like Sean says probably about 10 years now....
RE: Tyre age - gpmini - 07-19-2016
Awesome guys, thanks! No wonder I couldnt find the tread pattern searching Yokohamas. Appreciated.
RE: Tyre age - Dion - 07-19-2016
I think those are my old wheels and tyres, Bridgestone potenza, I must have bought them around 2005.
RE: Tyre age - gpmini - 07-20-2016
Thanks Dion!