Rubi Tires
#14
Six years has been deemed safe by consumer reports, assuming there isn't cracking on the sidewall.
The tire guy saying an OEM tire will not outlast a shelf tire is partially true. It depends if the tire was built to a spec for the OEM. There is usually a code in the sidewall. I dont remember all the codes but I know TPC is on of them, TPM might be another. And to complicate things more, just because it's an OEM spec tire doesn't mean they skimped on treadlife, it could have been another reason like tread style, sidewall type, load range etc. Your mileage will vary
The tire guy saying an OEM tire will not outlast a shelf tire is partially true. It depends if the tire was built to a spec for the OEM. There is usually a code in the sidewall. I dont remember all the codes but I know TPC is on of them, TPM might be another. And to complicate things more, just because it's an OEM spec tire doesn't mean they skimped on treadlife, it could have been another reason like tread style, sidewall type, load range etc. Your mileage will vary