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When is the sell date for a tire? - 6/21/2006 10:00:30 PM

Skater

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I found a Dunlop D207F 16 inch tire at a local shop for $50 as they are old stock. I don't know how long they have been sitting around for, but a website I found said they were a good tire in 1998. They are brand new but I was wondering if the rubber deteriorates over time, and has anybody tried these before?

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RE: When is the sell date for a tire? - 6/21/2006 10:09:08 PM

gixxereater

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Yup, they do. They get hard and wont stick, also tire tech has come a LONNNNGGGG way since 98. Anything from most anyone will be better probably. The 207 was the predecessor to the 208 which I personally like. But, it has been around a long time and Im sure, most if not all the compound that makes it nice and sticky is all but gone. That tire is about 3 rotations back on Dunlops tire time line so......take a chance if you like, but a front end wash because you bought cheap tires is a shitty thing to live with. It amazes me how many people want to skimp on the ONLY thing that keeps your ass off the ground. But, just my .02. Good luck man.

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RE: When is the sell date for a tire? - 6/21/2006 11:24:45 PM

Skater

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I don't think I'll take the chance. Like you said, tires are the only thing keeping me upright, and the front is even more important. I'm sure i would regret not spending the extra $200 the instant the front end washes out.

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