Where to Find the Production Date of a Tire?

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PaisleeLynn
07/29/25 10:38pm
On the sidewall of a tire, there is a set of numbers. The last four digits of this code provide information about the production date, consisting of four digits "AABB". The first two digits "AA" indicate the week of the year, while the last two digits "BB" represent the year. Here is some additional information: 1. Introduction to Tire Shelf Life: The main component of a tire is rubber, which has a shelf life, and so does the tire. Fresh rubber has the best performance, hence newly manufactured tires perform the best. ADAC's research on unused tires produced in different years shows that the longer a tire is stored, the worse its performance becomes. This leads to the conclusion that tires stored for more than three years are not recommended for purchase. 2. Tire Shelf Life: Calculated from the production date, the shelf life of a tire should be 3 years. If calculated from the date of purchase and first use, the shelf life of a car tire is generally 1 year. After aging, the steel radial cords inside the tire will deteriorate, leading to reduced connectivity. Therefore, car owners should pay attention to the shelf life of their tires to ensure the quality of the tires and their own safety.
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