2nd try, Age of your tires ??
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08-11-2008, 12:18 AM
2nd try, Age of your tires ??
Not sure if this is the right place to post this ..
I ran into this information and i thought it would be usefull for everyone to know
Abc ran a story looking into the age of tires and how to tell its age ..by a code on the tire . Some of you might already know but im sure most dont ..
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
And on msnbc another video ..
http://www.defectivetires.com/landing/today_show.html
Maybe some know of it maybe not but definetly good information to know ..
I ran into this information and i thought it would be usefull for everyone to know
Abc ran a story looking into the age of tires and how to tell its age ..by a code on the tire . Some of you might already know but im sure most dont ..
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
And on msnbc another video ..
http://www.defectivetires.com/landing/today_show.html
Maybe some know of it maybe not but definetly good information to know ..
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08-11-2008, 04:43 PM
Originally Posted by express705
Whats With The Caps Broooo??!??!?!?1!?!?!?!
It was late at night when I found this. I tried to post once and it didn't work and then tried again and it did. I didn't notice it was in caps. Didn't mean to blow your eardurms up. My bad. Hopefully you'll accept my humble apologies express.
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08-11-2008, 10:30 PM
Originally Posted by whatacar
It was late at night when I found this. I tried to post once and it didn't work and then tried again and it did. I didn't notice it was in caps. Didn't mean to blow your eardurms up. My bad. Hopefully you'll accept my humble apologies express.
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08-12-2008, 09:29 AM
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08-12-2008, 12:04 PM
FWIW... in case you didn't pick it up on the vids posted by Sam;
An info page on the Tirerack site for intrepreting the age code.
It shows pre & post Y2K codes
An info page on the Tirerack site for intrepreting the age code.
It shows pre & post Y2K codes
#13
08-12-2008, 09:42 PM
Originally Posted by InTgr8r
FWIW... in case you didn't pick it up on the vids posted by Sam;
An info page on the Tirerack site for intrepreting the age code.
It shows pre & post Y2K codes
An info page on the Tirerack site for intrepreting the age code.
It shows pre & post Y2K codes
C.
#14
08-12-2008, 10:13 PM
Originally Posted by InTgr8r
FWIW... in case you didn't pick it up on the vids posted by Sam;
An info page on the Tirerack site for intrepreting the age code.
It shows pre & post Y2K codes
An info page on the Tirerack site for intrepreting the age code.
It shows pre & post Y2K codes
#15
10-04-2008, 10:22 AM
Here is another article on Age of Tires from the Toronto Star , Oct 4/08
Avoid getting burned by rubber
Age of tires is critical to safety, but lack of regulation makes it hard to know if you're secure
Jil McIntosh
Toronto Star
Oct 04, 2008
Some things improve with age, like wine or cheese. But the passing years can have a detrimental effect on many other things, including your tires.
You've been told to replace them when they're old enough that the tread is worn out. But you should also be checking your tires' birthdays, and making sure they don't go past their "best before" date.
No regulations on tire age exist either in Canada or the United States, although Transport Canada recommends tires stored for more than six years should not be used, and that all tires be replaced 10 years after their manufacture date.
Your tire's birthday is on its side wall, but it's not always easy to figure it out, or even to find it, since the U.S. Department of Transportation decided that it didn't have to be displayed on both sides of the tire, and yours might be on the side you can't easily see. You're looking for a three- or four-digit number at the end of the tire identification code, a series of letters and numbers that starts with "DOT".
If it's a four-digit number, the first two will give you the week the tire was made and the last two the year. For example, 4007 means it was made in the 40th week of 2007.
The number went from three to four digits in 2000, so if you see only three, go back a decade: 218 means it was made in the 21st week of 1998.
As they age, tires dry out and become brittle, which can result in tread separation. Heat and oxygen are the main culprits, even in our northern climate, since tires become very hot through friction when you're driving.
They can also deteriorate just by sitting, no matter how well they're stored. It's especially important to pay attention to your spare tire, which typically stays in the trunk when you replace the others. This advice is especially true if it's a "doughnut" space-saver. It could let you down just when you need it the most.
While reputable retailers rotate their stock regularly, it's a good idea to check the manufacture date when you buy. It's rare, but it's possible the "brand new" tire you've purchased is actually close to or even past its recommended age.
Why are there no regulations on the shelf life of tires? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. says it has to evaluate the feasibility of such regulations, including the development of a reliable test method to determine a safe age, and an evaluation of the costs and potential safety benefits. Transport Canada says that tire age is not regulated "because the department's investigations have not revealed a pattern of motor vehicle collisions caused by tire failure due to tire aging at the time of sale."
In other words, it's up to you.
Keeping your wheels shod in the best rubber is essential because, alongside a well-trained driver, your tires are the most important safety feature on your car. Everything else, from your electronic stability control to your airbags, is there to get you out of the fire when your tires lose their grip.
Check the pressure monthly (this saves gas, too), keep an eye on the tread wear, rotate your tires regularly and remember their birthdays.
Avoid getting burned by rubber
Age of tires is critical to safety, but lack of regulation makes it hard to know if you're secure
Jil McIntosh
Toronto Star
Oct 04, 2008
Some things improve with age, like wine or cheese. But the passing years can have a detrimental effect on many other things, including your tires.
You've been told to replace them when they're old enough that the tread is worn out. But you should also be checking your tires' birthdays, and making sure they don't go past their "best before" date.
No regulations on tire age exist either in Canada or the United States, although Transport Canada recommends tires stored for more than six years should not be used, and that all tires be replaced 10 years after their manufacture date.
Your tire's birthday is on its side wall, but it's not always easy to figure it out, or even to find it, since the U.S. Department of Transportation decided that it didn't have to be displayed on both sides of the tire, and yours might be on the side you can't easily see. You're looking for a three- or four-digit number at the end of the tire identification code, a series of letters and numbers that starts with "DOT".
If it's a four-digit number, the first two will give you the week the tire was made and the last two the year. For example, 4007 means it was made in the 40th week of 2007.
The number went from three to four digits in 2000, so if you see only three, go back a decade: 218 means it was made in the 21st week of 1998.
As they age, tires dry out and become brittle, which can result in tread separation. Heat and oxygen are the main culprits, even in our northern climate, since tires become very hot through friction when you're driving.
They can also deteriorate just by sitting, no matter how well they're stored. It's especially important to pay attention to your spare tire, which typically stays in the trunk when you replace the others. This advice is especially true if it's a "doughnut" space-saver. It could let you down just when you need it the most.
While reputable retailers rotate their stock regularly, it's a good idea to check the manufacture date when you buy. It's rare, but it's possible the "brand new" tire you've purchased is actually close to or even past its recommended age.
Why are there no regulations on the shelf life of tires? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. says it has to evaluate the feasibility of such regulations, including the development of a reliable test method to determine a safe age, and an evaluation of the costs and potential safety benefits. Transport Canada says that tire age is not regulated "because the department's investigations have not revealed a pattern of motor vehicle collisions caused by tire failure due to tire aging at the time of sale."
In other words, it's up to you.
Keeping your wheels shod in the best rubber is essential because, alongside a well-trained driver, your tires are the most important safety feature on your car. Everything else, from your electronic stability control to your airbags, is there to get you out of the fire when your tires lose their grip.
Check the pressure monthly (this saves gas, too), keep an eye on the tread wear, rotate your tires regularly and remember their birthdays.