The conflict between manufacturers and the tire union is generating all sorts of problems and the results are having an impact on both industry and ordinary citizens.
The Bridgestone, Pirelli and Fate factories are held back and not a single new tire leaves its production lines due to the ongoing conflict due to the claim of the Single Union of Argentine Tire Workers (SUTNA).
As a result, some car factories, such as Ford and Toyota, have had to do this stop their production because they had no more stocks to continue production. And there are others who are working knowing that if the conflict is not resolved soon they too will have to stop. This is the case of Fiat, which acknowledged having tires for another 10 days of production.
In turn, buying a new wheel in any tire shop has become a difficult task, as well as very expensive, as prices have skyrocketed and there is hardly any kind of reference.
This situation led tire sellers to check to the last corner of their warehouses to see if they found any forgotten stocks. The problem is that they might appear Tires that are past their peak. Because yes, the wheels have an expiration date.
When does a tire expire?
In reality, to say it correctly, we need to talk about the production date. This information can be found on the sidewall of the tire, along with the rest of the tire’s characteristics as well it is expressed as a four-digit numberthe first two of which indicate the week and the other two the year of manufacture.
Now, how do you know if a wheel that has never been used is capable of functioning properly and offering the desired levels of safety? The storage conditions where it has been stored are essential, as variations in temperature and humidity affect the properties of the rubber.
But since this information is very likely to be difficult to know, the date of manufacture is almost the only reference that can serve as a guide for buying a cover.
The law does not specify that there is a clear time when a tire has expired. But there are a couple of references to keep in mind.
Many talk about it 5 years as a deadline to change the tire, regardless of tread depth and general condition. But do not be confused because this period must be taken into account from the moment it was mounted on the vehicle.
But it is recommended not to wear a cover with a production date of ten years or moresince it is not in a condition to circulate safely.
Over time, the rubber hardens and loses its properties. That way, stop having flexibility and, therefore, it loses its response in critical moments such as in a curve, where this condition of elasticity is essential to maintain grip.
Source: Clarin
