Mike Melton shows how to read the DOT code on your tire's sidewall to find its age. The last four digits tell you the week and year it was made. He recommends inspecting tires at six years old and replacing them by ten years, even if they look fine.
How to tell if your tires are too old. 0925, that means your tire was made in the 9th week of 2025. That's simple. All right, if it says 0918, that is 7 years old. I don't care what the tread looks like, if it's brand new or not, rubber's done. Look at the DOT on the sidewall. Last 4 digits is your birthday. First 2 is the week, last 2 is the year. Rule I used for 30 years: 6 years you inspect it, if it's good, you got up to 10 years. All right, so check it before you buy it. Especially used. That's how you don't get scammed. I'm Mike from Speedy Tire Wholesale in Lincolnton, North Carolina. So if you want to follow me, get more tips on tires, give me a like, give me a follow. I got your back.
