Better Business Bureau: How to know your tire’s age

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Road trip planned? Thinking about buying new tires? Make sure they are new as there are reports of old tires being sold as new.

Not only is it a waste of money, it can be dangerous. Manufacturers say you shouldn't drive on tires six years or older. They degrade over time, even if they have not been used.

So how do you know when your tire was made? It's written right on the tire. 

Look for the letters DOT, which means Department of Transportation. That's followed by a series of letters and numbers. Check the last four numbers in the row. 

The first two numbers are the week the tire was manufactured, the last two are the year.   

Buying new or not, it’s worth taking the time to check your tires before heading out on some long trip. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has more information about tire safety and buying new tires HERE.

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