A used tyre can have a safe lifespan of up to ten years depending on mileage and tread depth, so if they are stored safely a five year old tyre should perform effectively as well as a brand new one.

However it is likely that the tyre company will include in its terms and conditions your right to reject a tyre, so we would suggest taking a close look at these. We would expect that the chances of your tyres being this old are slim, unless the size of tyre you require is particularly rare or no longer being produced.