This week I bought a set of Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S tires for my early 911. TireRack delivered them the following day, with date codes "2715." I complained and sent them back. Tirerack processed a return without much push-back, though they did explain their view that the tires don't start aging until they leave their climate-controlled warehouse. TireRack effectively applies a 10-year policy (3 years for manufacturer supply chain, 1 additional year in the TireRack inventory, then 6 years for the consumer to use up).

My view is that TireRack has lost their minds. Every set of tires I have bought from them has been less than 1 year old in the past, until now. Most sources say replace your tires 6 years after the "born on" date.

Question - am I off-base, or is it fair to expect fresh stock for my money?