Re: FRSC and expired tyres

With regards to your editorial yesterday on the FRSC and the issue of “Expired Tyres” I would like to point out that the manufacturing date stamped on a tyre is in fact to indicate the “SHELF LIFE” of a tyre. Meaning that any tyre sold within 4 years of production will behave as a new […]

With regards to your editorial yesterday on the FRSC and the issue of “Expired Tyres” I would like to point out that the manufacturing date stamped on a tyre is in fact to indicate the “SHELF LIFE” of a tyre.
Meaning that any tyre sold within 4 years of production will behave as a new tyre and meet all specifications, it does not mean that they are expired!!! The normal life for a tyre is TEN years from start of use, however wear and tear can indeed make them dangerous and it is this issue that the FRSC should focus on.
We are in danger of having the whole population being harassed by our authorities based on lack of knowledge and authoritarian attitudes from our FRSC, and I would hope that you as a National Communicator will enlighten the FRSC on the issue.
Please try to visit major tyre manufacturers’ web sites to verify the actual facts.
I am deeply concerned with this issue as once again our authorities embark on yet another “cash cow” similar to the “Number Plate” replacement program.
John Johnson, [email protected]