PSA: Check Your Tires
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PSA: Check Your Tires
I was recently helping somebody figure out the age of their tires and as a result decided to check out my own spare in the trunk. I thought it was in a pretty good shape, when I got the car in 2011, but after looking at the DOT markings, I couldn't believe what I saw.
If you read the last 3 digits, it says 312, which translates to the '31st week of 1992'. Generally speaking, tires are no longer safe for use after 5-6 years. Tires that have been made after the year 2000, will have four digits - two for the week and two for the year.
This is a great news report about the hazard of aging tires.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/dang...dents-23710711
If you read the last 3 digits, it says 312, which translates to the '31st week of 1992'. Generally speaking, tires are no longer safe for use after 5-6 years. Tires that have been made after the year 2000, will have four digits - two for the week and two for the year.
This is a great news report about the hazard of aging tires.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/dang...dents-23710711
Last edited by Hayk; 11-19-14 at 10:21 PM.
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I say 5-6 years tire lifespan is conservative and is a general guideline for tires that are outside installed on a vehicle exposed to the elements.
The spare wheel spends most of its time locked in the trunk, away from the elements, moisture, and sun, so it can go for a bit longer. Just watch that it isn't sitting in rust-proofing oil as that will deteriorate rubber quickly.
The spare wheel spends most of its time locked in the trunk, away from the elements, moisture, and sun, so it can go for a bit longer. Just watch that it isn't sitting in rust-proofing oil as that will deteriorate rubber quickly.
#6
I say 5-6 years tire lifespan is conservative and is a general guideline for tires that are outside installed on a vehicle exposed to the elements.
The spare wheel spends most of its time locked in the trunk, away from the elements, moisture, and sun, so it can go for a bit longer. Just watch that it isn't sitting in rust-proofing oil as that will deteriorate rubber quickly.
The spare wheel spends most of its time locked in the trunk, away from the elements, moisture, and sun, so it can go for a bit longer. Just watch that it isn't sitting in rust-proofing oil as that will deteriorate rubber quickly.
#7
I say 5-6 years tire lifespan is conservative and is a general guideline for tires that are outside installed on a vehicle exposed to the elements.
The spare wheel spends most of its time locked in the trunk, away from the elements, moisture, and sun, so it can go for a bit longer. Just watch that it isn't sitting in rust-proofing oil as that will deteriorate rubber quickly.
The spare wheel spends most of its time locked in the trunk, away from the elements, moisture, and sun, so it can go for a bit longer. Just watch that it isn't sitting in rust-proofing oil as that will deteriorate rubber quickly.
All that said... I'd still probably let my spare go to 6-8 years granted its got good tread.
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Also make sure it's inflated. I checked my spare tire in my daily driver a while ago and it looked fine, I took it out and felt it's a bit soft. Checked it with pressure gauge and it was pretty much empty. It wouldn't be useful if I had to use it on a road trip.
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