Confused tire date???

[twogypsies]

Originally Posted by steppinstone

Do any of you think I can get away with just replacing the steering tire's come spring seeing how my trip's are pretty much local or just bit the bullet.

I wouldn't try to 'get away' with anything when it comes to tires. Bite the bullet but first make sure you're reading the date correctly. Take it to a tire store.

[Scarab0088]

Be sure before spending the money.

If the tires are old, new steering axle tires are imperative, and a blow-out in the rears could be less dangerous, obviously. But unless you have steel wheel-wells in the rear, flying thread can cause expensive damage to the under-body and adjacent bins.
Repairs to 1988 vintage rig would be a "heavy lift" for parts.

Best luck

[steppinstone]

Thanks everyone for trying to help with the date issue . I will be scheduling for new tires. If the out come is in my favor great if not I will be replacing all the tire;s I would rather be safe then sorry I can replace tire;s not my loved one's Thanks again

[mel s]

Originally Posted by steppinstone

Hello, I am trying to figure out what the date on my tire's are
today I went out and looked at the ds front tire. the #s go like this from left to right -- 1114 dot PJ12 DBIV 169--- can anyone tell me the year?

Originally Posted by Mudfrog

That 1114 is the date code. It means the tire was manufactured in the 11th week of the year 2014.

Originally Posted by Podivin

Mudfrog has it, your tires are a little over 2 years old (assuming they all have the same date code).

Correct
The DOT date code on the sidewalls of your front tires means that those 2 tires were manufactured during the 11th week of 2014.

Example:


Mel
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