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Read the tyre age from the DOT code

Read your tyre's age from the DOT code: the last four digits give the week and year of manufacture.

Time
⏱ 2 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

How to do it

  1. Find the DOT code on the sidewall; it is often fully stamped on one side only.
  2. Read the last four digits: the first two are the calendar week, the last two the year.

Variations

  • Recommendations for maximum tyre age differ: six years for caravans up to 100 km/h, while others name eight to ten years.

Sources

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