# Tire date code **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [July 23, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428 "2022-07-23T19:17:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/1 "2022-07-23T19:17:27Z")
Had a tire replaced due to road damage. We had road hazard warranty. New tire is dated 3520. Or 2 years old. Dealer had 1 tire in stock that brand/model and size. Oddball. 65 series. 2 yr old is fine? ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/2 "2022-07-23T19:21:10Z")
It should not be a problem at all. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/3 "2022-07-23T20:49:20Z")
Was the tire stored inside the shop/warehouse, temperature controlled environment, & out of direct sunlight? ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/4 "2022-07-24T01:02:34Z")
Do you have any other tires that are nearly 2 years old? Every tire I own is more than 2 years old. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/5 "2022-07-24T01:18:14Z")
Well, I’d prefer a 2022 new tire ---
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/6 "2022-07-24T06:03:17Z")
I’d prefer a 2010 tire that was built with traditional additives to inhibit dry rot like we had in the 90s. ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/7 "2022-07-24T10:36:47Z")
> [@TheWonderful90s](#): > > I’d prefer a 2010 tire that was built with traditional additives to inhibit dry rot like we had in the 90s. Not a chance in hell I’d buy a tire 12 years old. Unless it was an emergency situation and was the only option. ---
**Author:** ![CapriRacer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/capriracer/32/22_2.png) [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/8 "2022-07-24T11:15:04Z")
The tire industry thinks that anything newer than 6 years old is suitable for sale as a “New” tire. I somewhat disagree. The company I worked for tested 3 year old tires and couldn’t find a difference - and that’s what I go with. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/9 "2022-07-24T12:26:39Z")
> [@TheWonderful90s](#): > > I’d prefer a 2010 tire that was built with traditional additives to inhibit dry rot like we had in the 90s More dangerous nonsense from the Snowman . ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/10 "2022-07-24T17:08:08Z")
Shop wanted $15 for new warranty. Said I had used the warranty on old tire and I needed a new warranty. For new tire. Dang extended warranty’s. ---
**Author:** ![Renegade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/11 "2022-07-24T17:51:32Z")
> [@VOLVO-V70](#): > > More dangerous nonsense from the Snowman . What else would you expect from the SNOWMAN. ---
**Author:** ![Old-Days-Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7feea3/32.png) [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/12 "2022-07-25T00:19:15Z")
If I was going to drive enough that the tire would be worn out in 2 to 3 years, I would take it. I recently put new tires on a vehicle that doesn’t get much use. I told the tire shop that the tires need to be less than 1 year old, or I would not accept. I told the tire shop if its older than 1 year “get it out of here!” This is because I am not paying new price for an aged tire that I will have to replace sooner because I was sold old stock. ---
**Author:** ![goldmort\_181203](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7bcc69/32.png) [@goldmort\_181203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldmort_181203)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/13 "2022-07-25T10:35:11Z")
Tyres have use-by dates as the compounds harden and affect braking and handling. That someone doesn’t notice the difference with old tyres is a fault with their perception or they do not put themselves in ‘at risk situations’. I choose tyres which give maximum performance way ahead of longevity. I also mention that cars which have been suspension modified put tyres to the test. Buy current year and preferably within a month or two of the construction date on the tyres and toss them after 3 years…no matter how much or how little tread is legally remaining. Same story on indemnification as all mod’s and bad service…as an assessor if your tyres are ‘out of date’ I could refuse your insurance an more readily if the tyres are significantly involved in the damage. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/14 "2022-07-25T12:19:46Z")
> [@goldmort\_181203](#): > > Buy current year and preferably within a month or two of the construction date on the tyres and toss them after 3 years…no matter how much or how little tread is legally remaining. Same story on I doubt if that is common practice even where ever you live . Our resident tire expert does not say to toss tires after 3 years . I have no idea what this assessor position is . ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/15 "2022-07-25T13:52:25Z")
> [@goldmort\_181203](#): > > Tyres have use-by dates as the compounds harden and affect braking and handling. Like a gallon of milk? Where is this date? On the sidewall somewhere? All I’ve ever seen was the production date. Sorry but I just can’t see throwing away perfectly good money/tires every 3 years. But more power to you if you can. > [@goldmort\_181203](#): > > as an assessor if your tyres are ‘out of date’ I could refuse your insurance an more readily if the tyres are significantly involved in the damage. I think you would be laughed out of court (because you’ll likely end up there) if your denial of coverage was based on a 3 year “expiration date” with a still legal amount of tread left. P.S. any relation to a couple others here? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/16 "2022-07-25T13:58:53Z")
> [@goldmort\_181203](#): > > Buy current year and preferably within a month or two of the construction date on the tyres and toss them after 3 years Nonsense, really. ---
**Author:** ![Old-Days-Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7feea3/32.png) [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/17 "2022-07-25T14:36:25Z")
> [@goldmort\_181203](#): > > Buy current year and preferably within a month or two of the construction date on the tyres and toss them after 3 years…no matter how much or how little tread is legally remaining Fake news! Michelin says after 5 years from date of manufacture that you shall have tires inspected once a year. After 10 year you should replace them regardless of tread depth or appearance. Are there actually any mainstream tire manufacturers that say you should discard tires at 3 years old? If so please provide a link with the information. ---
**Author:** ![CapriRacer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/capriracer/32/22_2.png) [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/18 "2022-07-25T14:40:47Z")
GoldMort is obviously not in the US. Things may be different where he is. Especially the part about being an assessor - which I think he means an insurance adjuster. I have never seen an insurance adjuster deny a claim because the tires were too old. Not saying it hasn’t happened. Just that it is rare. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/19 "2022-07-25T14:48:45Z")
True, but I can’t imagine anyone, anywhere, saying 3 year old tires should be discarded just because of age. That would be both unnecessary and wasteful. ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428/20 "2022-07-25T15:05:41Z")
> [@CapriRacer](#): > > GoldMort is obviously not in the US. Things may be different where he is. I’m guessing Europe. I just checked the tires on 2 Toyota’s, 1 Dodge, and 1 BMW. NONE have a “use by date” anywhere on them. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-date-code/185428.md?page=2)