It may be tentative, but tires do have an expiration date. There is a general consensus that most tires should be inspected, if not replaced, at about six years and should be absolutely be swapped out after 10 years, regardless of how much tread they have left. How do you know how old your tires are?

Are tires safe after 10 years?

While theres no federally sanctioned safety guidance on when a tire is too old to be safe, many carmakers recommend replacement at six years from the date of manufacture. Old tires have been the culprit in fatal accidents. An analysis of the used tire revealed that it was nearly 10 years old.

How do you know when tires expire?

Its typically a 10- or 11-character DOT (Department of Transportation) code, near the DOT stamp, embossed on the sidewall of the tire. Check the last four digits. The last two refer to the year the tire was manufactured, the first two (of the four) represent the week number.

Is it safe to use expired tires?

Every tire has a date of birth – when it was manufactured. Its always engraved/printed on the side of the sidewalls of the tires. But surprisingly, most end consumers and even tire retailers are unaware of tire shelf life and expiry dates. Expired tires are dangerous, regardless of tread depth.

What will happen if I use expired tires?

Enthusiasts, Media and Engineers were debating over the shelf lifeof tires for over an hour. The seminar ended with this simple fact - Expired tires are dangerous as it can crack, deform or explode, regardless of tread depth.

What happens when you use expired tires?

Enthusiasts, Media and Engineers were debating over the shelf lifeof tires for over an hour. The seminar ended with this simple fact - Expired tires are dangerous as it can crack, deform or explode, regardless of tread depth.

Is it okay to use expired tires?

Every tire has a date of birth – when it was manufactured. Its always engraved/printed on the side of the sidewalls of the tires. But surprisingly, most end consumers and even tire retailers are unaware of tire shelf life and expiry dates. Expired tires are dangerous, regardless of tread depth.