The subject of buying "new" tires comes along frequently. BUT, are the
"NEW" tires you are buying really "Old Tires". And just how old are they?
All tires are required to have a "Date Code" on them, and the NHTSA seem
torn over what constitutes "out dated tires", but is required to show
the actual build date on the tire. Only the "code" it.
European CAR manufacturers recommend replacement after 6 years,
regardless of mileage.
OK, our problem is the "coding of the date" translation. Here is the
link that describes the issue, and gives the correct "Captain Midnight
Decoder Ring" to know what you are buying. If you don't know who
"Captain Midnight" is, ask your father, or "Google It"!
http://www.aa1car.com/library/tire_expire.htm
It really doesn't matter how old your tire is, if you never drive it.
Steve
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
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