Good on Revzilla

[LongRanger_imp]

You really don’t know how old your tires will be when you order them from an online vendor, sight-unseen. Today I received a fresh set of PR4’s from Revzilla, both with a date code of 1621, which indicates they’re only about four months old. Good job!

 

[peterbaron]

Yes it is.
I ordered Dunlop RoadSmart 3 from FortNine and got 2117/...sent them back next day

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

I reckon the question of tire manufacturer date "could be asked" (via online vendor chat) prior to committing to a purchase order.

Maybe that could help.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

GO, I suppose you’re right, but in this case the tires were drop-shipped from a third-party distribution center, not from Revzilla’s storefront (if they even have one), so I’m not sure that would always work.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

GO, I suppose you’re right, but in this case the tires were drop-shipped from a third-party distribution center, not from Revzilla’s storefront (if they even have one), so I’m not sure that would always work.

Mmm, so true LR ... didn't think of that.

 

[emptysea]

I’m pretty sure Revzilla got me the date code before my last PR3 purchase.

Off topic: They have PR4s that fit the CB1100?

 

[LongRanger_imp]

MTC, they have PR4’s that fit a C650GT. I know, wrong forum, but Revzilla has always treated me well.

 

[Stichill]

That late-date-code smell!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

That late-date-code smell!

I would expect tires that old (i.e. circa 2016) to be secreting a bit of primordial black ooze.