How to check tyres year of manufacture?

[Zenson_ong]

As above. Anw, what is the difference between tyres that were manufactured 2-3 yrs ago and those recently manufactured?

[Lowrider]

Hi, you can find out here:

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/tec...e.jsp?techid=11

[Kangadrool]

  On 6/17/2011 at 3:52 AM, Zenson_ong said:

As above. Anw, what is the difference between tyres that were manufactured 2-3 yrs ago and those recently manufactured?

 

Look for 4D number. First 2 is week and last 2 is for year (last 2 digit).

 

Example, 5210 = week 52, year 2010.

[Zenson_ong]

Thanks everyone.

[Royong]

Hi

 

tire manufacture 2 or more yrs are more prone to hardening. So normally this are the ones that are on sales. try not to use it if u got a choice. else, if you r working as sales or u drive very frequently (meaning u use up the tire faster) then it should be ok.

 

Roy

[Roberttan]

  On 6/20/2011 at 5:18 AM, Royong said:

Hi

 

tire manufacture 2 or more yrs are more prone to hardening. So normally this are the ones that are on sales. try not to use it if u got a choice. else, if you r working as sales or u drive very frequently (meaning u use up the tire faster) then it should be ok.

 

Roy

TYRE running on the road for 2 years NOT = tyre keep under the roof for 2 years

Fresh tyre NOT = Good tyre

 

[Beregond]

  On 6/20/2011 at 5:18 AM, Royong said:

Hi

 

tire manufacture 2 or more yrs are more prone to hardening. So normally this are the ones that are on sales. try not to use it if u got a choice. else, if you r working as sales or u drive very frequently (meaning u use up the tire faster) then it should be ok.

 

Roy

 

tyres keep under proper condition for 2 years then sell its very normal. and they wont harden in 2 years.

 

odd size tyres, its very hard to find any with the latest date.

 

(factory make store in warehouse, supplier in sg order come store in warehouse again , retail shop if they keep they store in their shop again) , tyre with 2 years mauf date from the day u buying its perfectly ok to use.

[JT_Woodlands]

  On 6/20/2011 at 5:18 AM, Royong said:

Hi

 

tire manufacture 2 or more yrs are more prone to hardening. So normally this are the ones that are on sales. try not to use it if u got a choice. else, if you r working as sales or u drive very frequently (meaning u use up the tire faster) then it should be ok.

 

Roy

Friend, dun agree with you,... I remember reading somewhere that the NTSA doesn't even have conclusive recommendations on this. They suggested lifetime of 5 years from date of manufacture in properly stored away from rain and sunshine. If tyres in use are >5 years, enduers are advised to check regularly at least once a year by the tyre professionals...

[Dldm]

if properly stored, 5yrs inside store. if used on roads, after 2 yrs dun corner too much.

[Kueijie]

Just wondering, how does it affect your drive with a harden tyre vs a fresh tyre. Just went to have my tyre changed, due to harden tyre. first time change, so dunno the different.