How to Check the Production Year of a Tire?

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To check the production year of a tire, you can look for the markings on the sidewall of the tire. Typically, it is represented by a four-digit number following a series of alphanumeric characters starting with "DOT," which stands for Department of Transportation certification in the United States. The last four digits indicate the production date: the first two digits represent the production week, and the last two digits represent the production year. For example, "2317" means the tire was produced in the 23rd week of 2017. Tires are often used under complex and demanding conditions, enduring various deformations, loads, forces, and extreme temperatures during operation. Therefore, tires must possess high load-bearing capacity, traction performance, and cushioning properties.