How to Check the Production Date of Car Tires?
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Here are the methods to check the production date of tires: 1. On the outer side of the tire wall, there is a set of numbers. 2. The last four digits of this code indicate the production date information. 3. Sometimes, due to improper installation, these corresponding marks may not be found on the tire. In such cases, check the other side. Here are the methods for selecting tires: 1. Check the production date. Just like selecting many daily necessities, it's important to check the production date when choosing tires. Since tires, made of rubber, have a lifespan, storing them for too long can affect their performance at best or cause a blowout accident at worst, endangering lives. 2. Check the anti-counterfeiting mark. To avoid being deceived by sellers, besides checking the production date, also look for the anti-counterfeiting mark when selecting tires. Genuine new tires will have an anti-counterfeiting mark, usually placed on the tire's trademark. 3. Observe the tread pattern. Generally, household car tires are mixed tread tires, which can meet the needs of most weather conditions, eliminating the need for owners to change tires due to weather.
Last time I went to the tire shop for a replacement, the technician taught me how to check the production date - it's super simple: Look for the small square near the DOT code on the tire sidewall. There's a four-digit number, like '2523' which means the 25th week of 2023. Why does this matter? Tires degrade over time, losing elasticity and traction. A blowout on the highway could be deadly. Once I drove a friend's car with 8-year-old tires, and it hydroplaned in the rain, nearly causing an accident. Since then, I check the date every six months and recommend replacing tires older than 6 years. I always have mechanics verify during maintenance. Don't underestimate these numbers - they're crucial for road safety, especially when buying used cars.
