Dating Of Older Tyres

[Malc]

Hi guys, remember reading somewhere in a topic forum about recognising the dating symbols on the sides of tyres.

A guy has offered me two brand new wheels with brand new original Dunlop tyres, totally unused.

I'd just like to date them when he brings them round to show me.

I know that elderly tyres might well be past their use by date even if " brand new ".

Can you guide me with those symbols please ?

Thanks.

Malc

[cruisermark]

just found this online

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/how-to/10154805/How-to-check-when-your-tyres-were-manufactured.html

[bigjap]

when you find dot on tyre there are 4 numbers on there ist two are week no the last two the year

this is what steve told me after i had a prob with old tyres,in a post tale of a puncture,sorry i dont know how to give you link

[Malc]

Thank you guys, very helpful.

Now, do I avoid paying for the tyres if they are over a certain age I wonder ?

Your thoughts please.

Malc

[Lexmanic]

Ageing depends very much on how they have been stored, preferably a cool dark place in which case age may not be much of a factor.

Remember advice from the Tyre Industry may not be all it seems. They have a product to sell

[steve2006]

A picture says a thousand words :)

Example shows week 27 of 2004

[Malc]

Thank you

Malc