Drivers, do you honestly know how old the tires you purchase for your vehicle really are?

Question

I was apalled when I saw this first on tv awhile back. This video tells how to check your tires to see how old they really are, when you purchase them. Scary!

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897

Answer 1

five days -- got new tires all around last week!!!

Answer 2

Yes I do. I can read. By the way, the age of a tire has very little to do with it's safety. In fact, aging rubber makes it LESS likely to deteriorate.!

Answer 3

Yes I saw that. I deal with Discount Tire, have for thirty years. The last set I bought last fall were made in the 37th week of 2007.

Discount Tire if you noticed was never mentioned.

Answer 4

Thanks for that info . . .I will check !  Boy we may be having a lot of tire swings in the trees soon. . . fun ! Although I doubt I'd fit in one !

Answer 5

It's not always the tread...it's the condition of the belts/sidewalls that are of concern.

Answer 6

I was shocked when my uncle sent me that link, too bad the code is on the inside of the tire and I cannot see them. I got new tires last year and hope they are not outdated.

Answer 7

had no idea , will check .

do u ever think ...what next ?....

Answer 8

Mine looked new...I'll go watch your clip...

Answer 9

Since the car was brand new, I am assuming that the tires were also.  My husband used to work in the tire industry and he has always checked those letters and stuff and told all of our friends and family what to look for.  

Answer 10

I'm aware of the tire-age problem, I've seen the news reports.

Personally, I don't know simply because the tires on my car were purchased USED... cuz I did not have the MONEY for a "new" set.  Sometimes, you've got to do what you've got to do.

Have a Senior day.

Answer 11

Yes all ready new that and most tires are made from oil, not rubber. A lot of aircraft inner tubes and tires are made from rubber but not car pickup or most other tires. But your information is good to be passed on for those who did not know.