Tyre expiry date
I got this on a il. I never knew that this information could be extracted from the tires itself. But recently having watched a few video clips of accidents caused by exploding tires, I think this is a good way to get an idea of the status of our tires.
Vehicle tires have a 4-year validity period from their Date of Manufacture (DOM). Thereafter, the tire expires and may burst whilst in use. How to find out whether your tire has expired? Check for a stamp like this: (*2603*) There is an asterisk at the beginning and at the end of this serial number. The first two numbers 2 6 will tell which week of the year has it been manufactured.
NB: One year has 52 weeks. The last two numbers represent the year of make. Therefore, *2603* shows that the said tire is manufactured in the 26th week of the year 2003. *2699* this shows that the tire is made in the 26th week of 1999.
Check all your tires for safety purposes. Do not use expired tires. They are likely to burst (especially when running in hot weather) because the rubber component may have hardened and cracked
‘4002’ means DOM is Week 40 of year 2002.
Safe Driving!
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February 8, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I am sending out a safety newsletter to employees on tire safety. I would like to have permission to use your photo and some of your information on expiration dates. I will use your web link as the resource used so that readers know where to go for more information. Please reply. Thanks
May 20, 2009 at 10:21 am
Hey friends, Thank you !
September 10, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.
September 22, 2009 at 2:38 am
Thanks for your informative blog..
It’s a great information that is needed to know by the owner and drivers of a vehicle..
thanks…
June 11, 2010 at 5:58 am
Never even knew tires had an expiration date. Thanks.
July 12, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Hi! i feel great about your information blog. i never knew that typres have an expiration date. this is an information every drivers is suppose to know. thanks.
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January 6, 2011 at 5:29 am
Wonderful to know that tires also do consist of Expiry Date! feature people generally dont expect such kind of things!
August 4, 2011 at 9:14 am
This is a very important information.
August 29, 2011 at 10:48 am
Federal road safety commission(FRSC) should please enlighten public about Tyre expiring date especially the use of fearly used Tyre (tokunbo) by the motorist and public vehicle.