Tyre age

[gpmini]

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

[Sean1380]

Are you talking about the Bridgestones Leon ?

Those MUST be at least 10 years old.

[Enzio]

Yip, those are Bridgestones.

The best 13" road tyres ever - but they will be very old, like Sean says probably about 10 years now....

[gpmini]

Awesome guys, thanks! No wonder I couldnt find the tread pattern searching Yokohamas. Appreciated.

[Dion]

I think those are my old wheels and tyres, Bridgestone potenza, I must have bought them around 2005.

[gpmini]

Thanks Dion!