Topic: Pirelli Snowsport 210 Discontinued...

[mis3]

I use Pirelli Snowsport 210 as winter tires for my 2004 CLK320 Coupe. I just replaced both rear tires last year. When I changed my tires this summer, I noticed that the rear right tire was worn quite bad due to a bad alignment. The other 3 tires were very good.

Since I travel to Montreal quite often, I need good winter tires. While I was looking for the Pirelli 210, I was told that this tires had been discontinued. I was suggested to buy the Pirelli 210 Sottozero. I did my research and found that these 210 Sottozero are not too good.

I did call around and some stores said they were able to order the Snowsport 210 for me. In my mind, since these tires have been discontinued, I would be getting some old stock. Do you see any problem?

Because of the sizes (F: 205-55-16, R:225-50-16), I really have not much choices. The other choices are Blizzak WS-60 and Michelin X-Ice. Should I just replace the 2 rear tires and keep the Snowsport 210 in front?

[morty]

X-Ice and WS-60 are a different speed rating and type of winter tire. If tires are only a couple of years old still good even though discontinued. You are better off to run the same tire on all 4 positions.

[mis3]

As a general rule, what is the shelf life of a new tire?

I recall that I read it somewhere that tires will last only 5 years.  Not sure if this is correct.

[TheMAN]

As a general rule, what is the shelf life of a new tire?

I recall that I read it somewhere that tires will last only 5 years.  Not sure if this is correct.

6-10 years, is what the tire manufacturers are calling for.

[morty]

5 years for a new tire and  6 - 10 years on a vehicle

[mis3]

So, even if they have the tire on their shelf for 3 years, I should still be OK. 

[EdgarNYU]

I definitely would like to know the answer as well.  I am considering buying Bridgestone Blizzak Revos 1 at a low cost because they are discontinued.

[TheMAN]

I definitely would like to know the answer as well.  I am considering buying Bridgestone Blizzak Revos 1 at a low cost because they are discontinued.

Revo1 could potentionaly be 5 years old already