Which month does the 46th week of tire production correspond to?
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Tire production in the 46th week corresponds to November. Since a month consists of 4 weeks, dividing 46 by 4 gives approximately 11.5, which means mid-November. The production date of a tire is marked on the outer side of the tire. You don't need to flip the tire; it's visible on the outer side. On one side of the tire wall, there is a set of numbers. The last four digits of this marking provide information about the production date. It consists of four digits "aabb," where the first two digits "aa" indicate the week of the year, and the last two digits "bb" indicate the year. In addition to the production date, tires also display many other pieces of information. According to international standards, the tire code consists of six parts, including tire width, tire section height and aspect ratio percentage, tire type code, rim diameter (in inches), load index (permissible load capacity code), and permissible speed code. There are two methods for identifying the specifications of car tires. One is tires marked with specifications like "5.60-13," indicating a tire width of 5.60 inches and a rim diameter of 13 inches. The other is tires marked with specifications like "195/60R14," indicating a tire width of 195mm, an aspect ratio (the ratio of the tire's radial section height to width) of 60, and a rim diameter of 14 inches. The letter "R" stands for radial tire. Additionally, radial tires may also be denoted by the letter "Z."
Tire week 46 means it was produced around mid-November. You can find the DOT code on the sidewall of the tire, such as ‘XX46XX’ in this set of numbers. The first two digits of the last four digits, 46, represent the 46th week of production. The specific month depends on the year. For example, the 46th week of 2023 is November 13-19, and in 2024, it will be November 11-17. Because the dates shift by 1-2 days each year, week 46 generally falls between late October and November. Remember, if your tires are over 6 years old, pay special attention to checking tread depth and cracks—safety is the top priority.
