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They should be fine. I bought a set of R compound Nittos, never used and 2+ years old, and they worked fine. Didn't pay retail because of the age of the tires. I've been told that tires begin to degrade on day 1 whether they're mounted and used or just sit somewhere. But If they've never been run and stored in a reasonable environment, I'm guessing that degradation is a minimal amount within a year or two.
They should be fine. I bought a set of R compound Nittos, never used and 2+ years old, and they worked fine. Didn't pay retail because of the age of the tires. I've been told that tires begin to degrade on day 1 whether they're mounted and used or just sit somewhere. But If they've never been run and stored in a reasonable environment, I'm guessing that degradation is a minimal amount within a year or two.
Have a couple track days on them....6/32 of tread left.....that is what they come with new ideas believe
If you are trying to win a W2W race, they are toast. If we are out to have fun, they're great. I was out on 2012 Hoosier A6s last weekend. Had a blast. Still better than fresh R888s. Just keep in mind that they are not going to be as sticky as fresh. Ease into it and you'll be fine.
Last edited by SunnydayDILYSI; 06-10-2016 at 04:43 PM.
Have a couple track days on them....6/32 of tread left.....that is what they come with new ideas believe
Tread depth sounds about right for new. The ones I bought were stored in the guy's basement. That's a pretty constant environment, but as someone else mentioned, if they were stored in a hot environment like a shed, I would probably pass.
If you are trying to win a W2W race, they are toast. If we are out to have fun, they're great. I was out on 2012 Hoosier A6s last weekend. Had a blast. Still better than fresh R888s. Just keep in mind that they are not going to be as sticky as fresh. Ease into it and you'll be fine.
All tires are great to learn on. If you drive your car to the limit with 600 rwhp, fresh R888s will only last 3 laps before they grease over and fall off. It's good to get used to driving with variable traction, every race driver has to master it.
Last edited by SunnydayDILYSI; 06-11-2016 at 07:59 PM.
06-09-2016, 08:35 PM
2 y/o R compound tires still good performance?
