How old is tire

It tells you who manufactured the tire, where it was made, and other tracking information. The raised numbers of the DOT Code are placed together and often enclosed in a raised oval.

The first two numbers are the week the tire was manufactured. In the image below, we see the 07, indicating the tire was build in This particular tire was made in the 35th week of On tires that were manufactured in and after, the last four digits indicate the week and year the tire was produced.

The first two digits identify the week and the second two identify the year. However, the identification information is usually on the inner sidewall of tires. If you purchase new tires today, and the DOT Code was a year ago, your warranty will still begin on the purchase date, not the manufacture date of the tire. If for any reason you are uncomfortable with the age of your tires after looking at the DOT Date code, please call us and we can quickly provide you with a return under our 45 day return policy.

It can take a while for tires to reach tire retailers after being shipped from the manufacturer. Our storage locations are cool, climate-controlled, and dry, preventing any premature aging or damage. Tire aging can be rapidly accelerated by poor storage conditions, so you should be sure the tires you purchase have been properly stored.

A general consensus from various tire industry associations around the world is that tires have a useful service life of six to ten years. As technology changes, there are more materials, and combinations of comounds, to extend tire life and extend wear. At Tires Easy, we like to err on the side of caution and only sell tires that are seven years old and under. No matter how old the tires are, the most important aspect of tire safety is regular maintenance and inspection.

Back to Knowledge Center. Tire Definitions. How Old are Your Tires? How to Properly Store Tires for Increased Life If you're a driver who swaps out tires for the season — winter tires replace your summer tires and back again — proper storage of your tires in the off-season will help protect them from the elements and delay the aging process.

These storage tips can help extend the life of your tires: Clean your tires with soap and water. Remove all grime, dirt and brake dust with a tire brush and allow them to dry completely.

Place each tire in its own plastic bag, which you should make sure is as air tight as possible. If your tyres are printed with only a 3-digit number, it means your tyres were manufactured before and should be replaced asap. There is no definitive tyre age limit as to when you should replace your tyres but once your tyres reach years old, you should keep a close eye on their condition and consider replacing them.

Tyre ageing is commonly identified by small cracks, known as crazing, which appear in the tyre sidewall. This is brought about when UV light oxidises the rubber, causing it to dry out. While tyres contain anti-oxidising chemicals which significantly slow down the rate of ageing, this wax-like substance is only released when the tyre is in motion.

Premature tyre ageing can affect safety and increase the risk of tyre failure. For this reason, Kwik Fit recommends drivers with tyres that are six years old or more to have them checked professionally in order to ensure they are still safe for use. Remember to check additional tyres such as spare wheels or those fitted to caravans and trailers as these tyres typically see less use and will be more susceptible to tyre ageing.

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We endeavour to ensure we are displaying the correct tyres for your vehicle. However, we recommend all customers check the tyre size printed on the side wall of their tyres before proceeding with a tyre purchase as occasionally discrepancies do occur. By selecting the tyre sizes above and clicking 'Continue', you are indicating that you have checked your tyre sizes. Please note: Centres do not open until on bank holidays. If choosing an appointment on a bank holiday please bring your vehicle to centre at rather than the as shown.

Your tyre size can be found on the sidewall of your current tyre and is a sequence of numbers and letters. The first three digits.