Frequently Asked Questions  
Q

TYRE AGE. I know tyres over 5 years old can invisibly deteriorate, but how can I tell how old they actually are? 

A

Sequence of letters and numbers on the sidewall starting 'DOT'.

The last 3 - 4 numbers give the week of year and year of manufacture.

387 is week 38 of 1987.

387 followed by a triangular mark is week 38 of 1997.

3807 is week 38 of 2007  

 

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