James N

Thanks all. I learnt things from this post & when reaching out to Avon. Tyres were first used few weeks back on the way up to Gillingham for IVA & were in dark garage for 6 years. I think they should be ok from what most people say & will let you know if I end up in a hedge!:)

FYI - I contacted Avon via https://avontyres.com/en-gb/contact/ & their response was... So my tires were manufactured in Melksham, Wiltshire in 2017 & probably are ok if I drive sensibly as were stored out of elements on their side in garage. Should not go racing in them & I probably should change them to just be safe... Useful site to show manufacture codes https://wfirm.com/complete-list-of-tire-dot-plant-codes/ Avon Tyres Motorsport - Lotus Seven Club - 2021 Edition.pdf

Hi, After having delivery of my kit in in summer of 2018 I had it IVA'd few weeks back and will soon be go out on the road when registration comes though. The tyres have been kept on their sides in the garage for the last 6 years and seem fine however I'm wondering if the tyres have perished or lost their grip/safety over the last 6 years. Some people are saying they should be fine, some say I should give them a go & feel what they are like & change them if needed & some say I should change them. Is there a lifespan for unused tyres & is there any science to tell me I should definitely not use them? tks