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A tire can have deep tread and still be a risk if it’s old. This quick DOT date-code check tells you the truth in seconds Tire age matters more than appearance; check the DOT date code for safety.

Your tires might look perfect, but be dangerously expired-and the proof is hiding in plain sight on your sidewall. While you’re checking tread depth like a responsible driver, rubber deterioration ...

The tire industry operates in regulatory gray areas when it comes to age disclosure. Tire dealers may not always volunteer manufacturing dates, particularly when selling older inventory that’s been ...