What To Look For When Buying Used Tires

Check The Date Codes

Most tire experts do not recommend purchasing tires more than three to five years old, so be sure to check the date codes. They are the number seen on the sidewall of every tire, known as the DOT number because they start with DOT. In North America, this Tire Identification Number, determines the age of the tire with a combination of letters making up the manufacture location and tire size The last numbers represent the week and year the tire was made.