How to Check the Production Date of Tires?
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Tire production date can be checked by: 1. Locating a set of numbers on the tire sidewall; 2. The first two digits represent the week of the year the tire was produced; 3. The last two digits indicate the year of production. Tire maintenance methods include: 1. Regularly removing stones stuck in the tire treads; 2. Minimizing exposure to direct sunlight; 3. Frequently checking tire pressure; 4. Paying attention to suspension maintenance; 5. Periodically inspecting front wheel alignment; 6. Adopting careful driving habits, such as choosing smoother road surfaces, avoiding objects that could puncture or scratch the tires, and steering clear of chemical spills that may corrode the tires.
In all my years of driving, checking a tire's production date has actually been quite simple. There's always a marking on the tire sidewall, usually a string of codes starting with "DOT", where the last four digits indicate the production date: the first two digits represent the week number, and the last two digits represent the year. For example, "2319" means the tire was produced in the 23rd week of 2019. I remember one time I neglected to check and ended up with a seven-year-old tire that suddenly cracked on the road, nearly causing a serious accident. Since then, I've made it a habit to squat down every six months to check the numbers on the tire sidewall, along with inspecting the tread wear. As tires age, they harden and lose elasticity, making them prone to blowouts at high speeds. So regularly checking the production date can help prevent risks in advance and ensure driving safety. Generally, tires older than 6 years should be considered for replacement.
