What is the optimal time to buy tires after their production date?
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New tires perform best when they are as fresh as possible, ideally not exceeding one year from their production date. Here are the details: Reason: Tires typically take several months to reach retailers from the production line, and their primary material is rubber. Rubber inherently changes over time, with the main characteristic being increased susceptibility to aging the longer it sits. Therefore, purchasing the newest available tires ensures optimal performance. Additional information: How to identify retreaded tires: Check the production date. Retreaded tires often have their original production dates ground off, so look for irregularities like gaps, uneven edges, or adhesive marks around the date area on retreaded tires.