Wow that's really maximizing it. Won't the rubber hardened over 5 years of usage?

Yes, it hardened.
Not only that , it hardened 'severely' at 6 years/110,000 km usage, indeed.
Hardening of tyre in itself (whether in use or in storage) , is never a criteria of discontinuing tyre service ......
as is often expounded as 'truth' in this forum, which I consider as myth as due respect.

Continental says :-


Continental only recommends, but it never requires , tyre replacement 10 years post manufacturing.
Check with a loyar burok friend meaning of : recommends vs requires.

This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 11 2017, 12:40 PM

Most tyre shops would say change every two Years!They need business correct? I got a spare which is a csc5, three years Liao! Wonder if it is still usable? Such a waste!

The image I uploaded earlier is from a Continental handbook, in case you are told by a tyre 'engineer' otherwise.
Yes, 3 years or more spare tyre is still usable, but use it up at earliest opportunity possible.
Meanwhile, you may want to access the spare tyre soonest and reverse the placement to ensure uniformity or evenness for future use.

Good info. Thanks for sharing but I'm still not comfortable of using tyres over 5 to 6 years old. Hehe.

anyone know where I can get a bargain for XM2 185/55/16.

Klang or PJ or Subang area. thanks and have a good sunday mate.

Where to get the cheapest deal for Michelin XM2 205/55R16? Thanks in advance

why do u choose this tyre?

Hahaha, my CC1 that came original from my wife's car is also already 6+ years old and the tread are actually still quite thick! But got obvious cracks already and yes already hardened hence the already lousy grip tire becomes even lousier if that's even possible! So if really want to continue to use I think still can, just like what Continental said. (Michelin also provides warranty up to 6 yrs for their tires). However, having said so, I had previous experience with a Dunlop, which I use for almost 5 yrs before I changed them. You know what, the tires looked perfectly fine at a glance and they did perform fine right until that time BUT when they dismantle them from the rims, suddenly most of the sidewall rubber collapsed/came off the carcass, cracking all over! I was like shit, just a few weeks ago I still drove them to over 200kph, I suppose God still loves me after all eh! So yeah, even though tires might last that long, just be more cautious inspect them more carefully as they get old, especially if you drive long distances on highway speeds. use them at your own risk I suppose.

haha i have one spare tyre almost 7 years, few weeks ago check with two tyre shop, they say quality okay, still can use no need replace 1st

7 year old spare tyre unused ?
I think you better find ways to quickly put it into use ..........
as manufacturers do recommend tyre exceeding 6 year post production be not put into use though .
The above '10 year' recommendation is for tyre in use.

no idea oh, because that day i plan to throw my tyre FREE for the tyre shop but they say i still can keep it 1st
I dont want use already , diferent brand, ori sure is Dunlop, me currently use bridgestone /michelin

Bro can pm me where the shop..

Hi all, does XM2 prone to squeak?

With the exception in car park,
it squeaks when I make a uturn slightly faster
and
90 degree curve cornering around 60km/h

This post has been edited by Italia: Dec 16 2017, 01:09 PM

90degree @ 60km/h is pretty quick...

how much for xm2 195/60/55? tq

Using XM2 on Almera. Changed in 40k in 2015 and current mileage is 70k 2017 yet the thread looks new especially for the rear. Looks like this tires are made to last long despite hard cornering and long distance driving.

yes, xm2 is known for its low tread wear.. but looks like u nv rotated the tire after driving 30k? should do that

XM2 is really good for distance...

My previous pair of XM2 was replaced after almost 6 years and 115,000 km use with tread depth balance of about 2 mm.