Sell by date?

[R2D2]

I know there is a number on a tyre that tells you how old the tyre is anyone know where or what it looks like?

 

[GRAV888]

I know there is a number on a tyre that tells you how old the tyre is anyone know where or what it looks like?

If you look at the outer sidewall, you will find "DOT"
Follow this round a bit further and you will see a 4 figure number in an oval that looks a bit different. This is the date stamp.
This is because it is branded into the tyre after it is moulded.
Hope this helps.
Would take a pic, but can't find camera at moment.

 

[R2D2]

Cheers Grav, I've read a bit more and the first two digits are the week of the year the tyre was made and the second two digits the year. So 1402 was made in the 14th week of 2002. My wifes car hand book says never use a tyre over 6 years old, I've checked all of ours and they were all made in 2002 and 2003.

The Question is has anyone got a tyre with a date of **97??
Everyone out to your cars.......when was your tyre made.

 

[uumode]

Mmmm my Mum has had her BMW compact since 1995 and the rear tyres are the originals! [EDIT/ maybe its the front tyres that are original, being rear wheel drive] She's also due for a 10 year old airbag replacement.

My Uncle also has his 1977 W123 on 15 year+ tyres!!!

 

[R2D2]

oops!

 

[Benzowner]

Many caravans and trailers have older tyres , after all many caravans only do about 1000 miles a year, so other than total failure, a caravan tyre could last up to 20years . They do advise, however, to change tyres on a caravan every 5 or 6 years, but not everyone does

 

[uumode]

I was thinking, if it was important to 'regularly' change tyres, the manufacturers should have it in the service schedule?

 

[Benzowner]

I was thinking, if it was important to 'regularly' change tyres, the manufacturers should have it in the service schedule?

Yes, when there's no tread left, change the tyres Seriously, most tyres do 20k miles, normal motoring two years, but, as they say, I know where you are coming from.