[RONW]

I found an 'old' new tube purchased in June 2009. Is it still good?

 

[7xclm]

I have a friend who has been in the tire business for 40 years. He told me once that tire manufacturers recommended that new tires over 10 years old should not be installed any vehicle. He will not install a tire that is over 5 years old. That way the tire should be safe for 5 years. I guess that includes tubes also.

 

[adlowe]

Is it still good?

Impossible for us to tell. A visual inspection is required. And. of course, a test to see if it holds air. If it was stored properly it might be fine.

 

[MrNewEngland]

Here's where I would stand on that: I'm 95% sure it would be fine. BUT... for about $20 I don't think I would risk it. Tires are a pretty important safety component on a motorcycle. Why risk it? Also, if you have enough concern about it to start a thread then it's worth it to buy a new one just for the peace of mind.

 

[thunderglass]

Your not going to live forever. Use it.

 

["Captain D"]

I`d Fill it up and see IF it holds air, and make sure is not dried out...
IF stored properly, it should be OK,
D

 

[MrNewEngland]

Your not going to live forever. Use it.

I'm new here so maybe I am not picking up on sarcasm... but is it really worth $20? Being on a bike is dangerous enough, why add to the risk?

 

[RONW]

Fyi, the tube was part of the last bundle that I ordered from an Oem parts website. I always order extra parts to reduce the per item shipping cost. It ain't like a tube degrades like brake fluid. When it was change tire time a year later, the tube couldn't be found so bought a new tube even though was sure I had it somewhere, if sarah can see Russia, notwithstanding. It's like a tool you put down on the garage floor and then can't find it in your zip code. Where was the tube all this time? It was in a lost & found drawer, found, as we speak, in the cellophane wrapper, in the shipping box, where I had left it, I guess. I happened to stumble across the tube while again ordering a whole lot of things from the Oem parts website.

 

[MrNewEngland]

Sounds like you have your answer.

 

[Yogie]

Tire bizz here for 35+ years....
Still sealed and boxed it should be okay, having it in a drawer out of the light is a added bonus.

 

[John Hopkins]

use it.

John.