Where is the production date of Continental tires located?
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The production date is located in a small box on the sidewall of the tire. The four-digit number in the small box represents the production date of the tire, with the first two digits indicating the week of production and the last two digits indicating the year. Below is an introduction to Continental tires: Product Introduction: Continental tires are manufactured by the German Continental Group, the only road tire in the world approved for driving at speeds of 360 km/h, earning a place in the Guinness World Records. The headquarters of Continental Group is located in Hanover, Germany, and it is the world's third-largest tire manufacturer and the largest automotive parts supplier in Europe. Since entering China in 1996, Continental Group has collaborated with SAIC. Product Features: Renowned for all-weather safety and reliability, low noise, and strong self-cleaning capabilities. They possess extremely high instantaneous overload capacity, sensitive handling response, and cornering stability, along with excellent braking performance on both dry and wet surfaces and superior water drainage protection.
When I help people check tires, I always remind them to first look for the small square on the sidewall. The production date of Continental tires is usually engraved near the hub area on the sidewall, enclosed by a string of oval frames with four digits. The first two digits represent the production week, and the last two digits indicate the year. For example, ‘3122’ means the tire was produced in the 31st week of 2022. Remember to squat down and slowly rotate the tire to find it, as some modified wheels may block the location. Tires stored for more than 3 years are considered stock tires, and their grip will decrease—pay special attention to spare tires gathering dust in corners. If you see a long code starting with DOT, the date is usually the last four digits of this code.
