I have some 17" slicks from when i had my 3dr and wondered if i should just chuck. I have had them a couple of years in the garage and wondered if they can be used again?

lots of rubber left on them but didnt know if there was a shelf life for them?

 

They should be alright, might of gone slightly hard, just break them in again and im sure they will be fine!

 

The thing that kills slicks, on bikes anyway, is the number of heat cycles they've been through. So if they have not been used that much and they've been stored out of the direct sunlight they will probably be OK. Just take a few easy laps so scrub them in again.

2p

 

The rubber ages just as any tyre.... but will still be useable

 

Check the sidewalls for any sign of cracking .The rubber does go hard and loses its consistency over time .
Buy new , got loads

 

sidewalls look fine they have been stored away from sunlight etc, may just get rid if the rubber goes hard then.

they wont fit on the escos as they are 17's and i am running 18's

 

A quick burnout is sure to sort the rubber surely, make it nice and soft!

 

As above, but in 2 years out of direct sunlight then the rubber won't have degraded at all. They'll be fine

 

Maybe try a dab of tyre softner on them to get them back into action?

 

These came from you via me.

Imagine they would be fine.

 

how much for 8 17"

 

Then they will NOT be safe ! That was 2003 or 2004 Rich !!!

Ł30 a tyre + vat n delivery or a bit of Cash
Stocks held of 17" and 18" tyres currently form recent tests !

 

Was it really that long ago?!!!

 

Good sales skill there

 

They would have been free as i didn't pay for them.

Off to the tip they go

 

Ill have them

 

yup ,time flies mate .