Originally Posted by
rustymongrel
I don’t think continentals have a date on them, but I know some brands do, veloflex for example have the date printed on the base tape.
That said as long as the rubber of the tire is supple and not showing any signs of cracking or drying out they should be fine. I’ve used “old stock” tires plenty of times, they last quite a while.
Date of manufacture on Conti found, all conti have manufacture date on the side . I think more about the old inner tube . I keep my Veloflex at least 1 year not glued on rim , to dry.