My brother was talking about how the tires were replaced on the ES2 civic he just bought. This reminded me of a story I saw on CBS a little while ago.
This is a simple how-to on checking the age of the tires you have. If you're saying "Why should I do this, I just bought my tires 2 weeks ago! They're brand new! This is a waste of time" then take 3 minutes and either read this story, or watch the video.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...in698335.shtml
Also take note, if your local sears/walmart/samsclub or wherever is having a sale on a certain tire, make DOUBLE sure to check the age before you buy. Blowouts are most certainly not fun at all. Don't buy used tires. Replace your tires after 6 years. Do you use a 6 year old and USED condom? NO REPLACE YOUR TIRES!!! Do you use 6 year old oil? NO..replace your tires!!
For the safety of everyone, here's how to check the age on your tires.
These are the vehicles I am going to be checking the age of the tires on.
First up, 2007 Civic EX
Secondly, my 1997 Sonoma.
Thirdly (??) 1997 Ford Bronco
and last but not least,
1st gen S10
The reason for doing the 4 vehicles, is that typically the age is posted on the inside of the tire. The side that does not have the white lettering on it.
You will have to look for the DOT number. (DOT number: Every tire has a DOT (Department of Transportation) registration number. All begin with letters DOT. The next two letters or numbers identify the plant at which the tire was produced and the last four digits indicate the week and year the tire was made. For example, 1305, means the tire was made in the 13th week of 2005. Age can affect tires. Never buy new tires more than two years old. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer's discretion.)
The first two digits correspond to the week the tire was manufactured; the last two would be the year.
On newer tires, there will be 4 digits. Example, 1508. The 15 means it was made in the 15th week, and the 08 means in 2008. 2103 means 21st week, in 2003, and so on and so forth.
On older tires, there are only three digits. Just look at the last number: a "9" means the tire was born in 1999. .There will only be three numbers on older tires. Example, 159. This means that it was made in the 15th month of 1999. 026 means the second week of 1996, you get the picture.
First up, the civic.
Here’s the passengers side tire.
Looking at the top left of the tire, the Dot number was found.
It just so happens that these tires were made in the 5th week of 2006. Now, it is best to check all of the tires if you have them all replaced at once. Tire sellers may just throw their old tires in with the new ones, meaning you’d have new tires on the front, and new-looking old tires on the rear. You’d never know the difference if you didn’t check. I checked all 4, and they were all the same.
If this number cannot be found on the outside of the tire, it’s time to either jack the car up, or crawl under it and start looking on the inside.
Now it’s my Sonoma’s turn.
(the dent is from a HIT AND RUN in a parkinglot. Nice, huh?)
Now, take note of how there is no white lettering. When I bought these tires (very recently), I told them I wanted them to mount them with the white lettering facing the inside. Remember, the DOT number is on the opposite side from the white lettering. So that means that my DOT number will be on the outside of the tire. Yeah…they’re scuffed up bad…this camper top is hard to get used to!
First heres the inside of the tire
And outside
Upon looking around the inside of the tire, the DOT number was found.
1908, meaning the were made in the 19th week of 2008.
Upon checking all the way around they were all 1908.
This is a simple how-to on checking the age of the tires you have. If you're saying "Why should I do this, I just bought my tires 2 weeks ago! They're brand new! This is a waste of time" then take 3 minutes and either read this story, or watch the video.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/...in698335.shtml
Also take note, if your local sears/walmart/samsclub or wherever is having a sale on a certain tire, make DOUBLE sure to check the age before you buy. Blowouts are most certainly not fun at all. Don't buy used tires. Replace your tires after 6 years. Do you use a 6 year old and USED condom? NO REPLACE YOUR TIRES!!! Do you use 6 year old oil? NO..replace your tires!!
For the safety of everyone, here's how to check the age on your tires.
These are the vehicles I am going to be checking the age of the tires on.
First up, 2007 Civic EX
Secondly, my 1997 Sonoma.
Thirdly (??) 1997 Ford Bronco
and last but not least,
1st gen S10
The reason for doing the 4 vehicles, is that typically the age is posted on the inside of the tire. The side that does not have the white lettering on it.
You will have to look for the DOT number. (DOT number: Every tire has a DOT (Department of Transportation) registration number. All begin with letters DOT. The next two letters or numbers identify the plant at which the tire was produced and the last four digits indicate the week and year the tire was made. For example, 1305, means the tire was made in the 13th week of 2005. Age can affect tires. Never buy new tires more than two years old. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer's discretion.)
The first two digits correspond to the week the tire was manufactured; the last two would be the year.
On newer tires, there will be 4 digits. Example, 1508. The 15 means it was made in the 15th week, and the 08 means in 2008. 2103 means 21st week, in 2003, and so on and so forth.
On older tires, there are only three digits. Just look at the last number: a "9" means the tire was born in 1999. .There will only be three numbers on older tires. Example, 159. This means that it was made in the 15th month of 1999. 026 means the second week of 1996, you get the picture.
First up, the civic.
Here’s the passengers side tire.
Looking at the top left of the tire, the Dot number was found.
It just so happens that these tires were made in the 5th week of 2006. Now, it is best to check all of the tires if you have them all replaced at once. Tire sellers may just throw their old tires in with the new ones, meaning you’d have new tires on the front, and new-looking old tires on the rear. You’d never know the difference if you didn’t check. I checked all 4, and they were all the same.
If this number cannot be found on the outside of the tire, it’s time to either jack the car up, or crawl under it and start looking on the inside.
Now it’s my Sonoma’s turn.
(the dent is from a HIT AND RUN in a parkinglot. Nice, huh?)
Now, take note of how there is no white lettering. When I bought these tires (very recently), I told them I wanted them to mount them with the white lettering facing the inside. Remember, the DOT number is on the opposite side from the white lettering. So that means that my DOT number will be on the outside of the tire. Yeah…they’re scuffed up bad…this camper top is hard to get used to!
First heres the inside of the tire
And outside
Upon looking around the inside of the tire, the DOT number was found.
1908, meaning the were made in the 19th week of 2008.
Upon checking all the way around they were all 1908.
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