GotEngines.com sells engines of any sort. Rebuilt, used and new. That is our business, to provide you with the correct choice in replacement engines. But, do you really know how old the tires on your car or truck are? The date a tire is manufactured is indicated by the last group of digits in the DOT (department of transportation) manufacturer code on the sidewall of the tire. The number is usually stamped in a recessed rectangle. The DOT code tells who manufactured the tire, where it was made and when. The last group of digits in the code is the date code that tells when the tire was made.
Before 2000, the date code had three digits. Beginning 2000, it has had four digits. The first two digits are the week of the year (01 = the first week of January). The third digit (for tires made before 2000) is the year (1 = 1991). For most tires made after 2000, the third and fourth digits are the year (04 = 2004).
In the photo above, the date code is 8PY806. The 8PY is a manufacturing shift code, and the date the tire was actually made was 0806, which is the 8th week (08)in the year 2006 (06).
The date of manufacture is essential information for car owners and tire buyers because tires deteriorate even if they are not used. Meaning that just because you are buying nes tires, does not mean they were just made.
FYI: My neighbor, who has a motorhome went to buy a new set of premium tires. The ones they showed him were new, but over a year old. As startled as the tire store manger was, he offered to order him a set that was made in the last 4 months.
European automobile manufacturers recommend replacing ANY tire that is more than six (6) years old, don’t forget the spare tire. No such recommendations have yet been made by domestic vehicle manufacturers.
Although this is not an engine issue in any form, GotEngines.com Blog brings the tire info as a safety lesson. Safety is a big issue, we hope you stay safe in every way. If you were unfortunate enough to need a replacement engine, we would be honored to receive your phone call 1-877-268-0664.
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