Anyone give me the Year these tire were made from these codes ?
M726 Bridgestone , C08R DOT 2C BT 6RB 070
Firestone , E 03L DOT W1BT 3J2 2048
Bought a used truck just want to know how old these tires are.
Thanks for your time ....
Mmmmgrolsch
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None of that info gives the date. There will be a 4 digit number only on 1 side of the tyre is a rectangle box. The 4 digit code represents the week and year eg 2405 = 24th week of 2005
bacon boy
The DOT Code begins with the letters "DOT" followed by a plant code (two numbers or letters) that identifies where it was manufactured. The last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. A three-digit code was used for tires manufactured before the year 2000. For example, 178 means it was manufactured in the 17th week of 8th year of the decade. In this case it means 1988. For tires manufactured in the 1990s, the same code holds true, but there is a little triangle (Δ) after the DOT code. Thus, a tire manufactured in the 17th week of 1998 would have the code 178Δ. In 2000, the code was switched to a 4-digit code. Same rules apply, so for example, 3003 means the tire was manufactured in the 30th week of 2003.
Anonymous
From what I have seen, compliance with fire code is major issue for anyone dealing in tires. You may be required to have sprinklers, which could be harder than it looks, if you don't have enough water available. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, also NFPA 1 Fire Code, or whatever has been enacted in your jurisdiction. If you're installing tires on vehicles, you will also need to have certified mechanics and iron-clad liability insurance. The idea to contact SCORE is a good start.
Frankie
Type into your browser "how to read tire date codes" and you will get your answer.