Where to Check the Production Date of New Car Tires?
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New car tire production dates can be found on the sidewall of the tire. There is a small square on the tire sidewall that indicates the production date, consisting of four digits. The last two digits represent the year, and the first two digits represent the week number. For example, 3513 means the tire was produced in the 35th week of 2013, approximately around September 2013. Car tires are one of the essential components of a vehicle, as they directly contact the road surface and work together with the car suspension to absorb shocks during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving. They also ensure excellent adhesion between the wheels and the road, improving the car's traction, braking, and off-road capability, while bearing the vehicle's weight. The critical role of tires in automobiles is receiving increasing attention.
The production date of new car tires can be found on the sidewall by locating the last four digits of the DOT code, which is a four-digit number inside an oval. For example, '2523' means the tire was produced in the 25th week of 2023. Don't rush to install new tires; crouch down and carefully inspect the side of the wheel, usually near the rim. Some tire markings might be small, so use your phone's flashlight to see clearly. Tires age, and after 6 years, they may develop cracks, even if they haven't been driven much. So, always check this date before taking delivery of a new car to avoid buying old stock tires. I remember once helping a friend inspect a car and found the tires were half a year old; the seller quickly replaced them with new ones. It's also a good idea to keep a tire pressure gauge in your car to regularly check the tire condition.
