The four-digit tyre age code is usually located in a window on the tyre sidewall. The first two digits of the code represent the week of production during the year (from 1 to 52) while the second two digits represent the year of manufacture.

How do you check the date of a tyre?

All the information you need to find out the age of your tyres is located on the tyre sidewall. Look for the letters DOT then a number code. This production code will tell you the age of your car tyre: the first pair of numbers are the week of manufacture and the second pair are the year.

Do Tyres have an expiry date?

Every tire has a birth date—the day it was manufactured—and an expiration date that is six years from that manufacture date. Most automobile manufacturers warn drivers to replace vehicle tires after six years. To wait any longer than that is a gamble with tire integrity and is risky for drivers.

What is the maximum age of a tyre?

All tyres (including spare tyres) more than ten years old should be removed from service and replaced with new tyres. Verify the physical age of any car tyre by examining the markings on the tyre sidewall following the “DOT” symbol.

What is the average lifespan of car tyres?

How long a tyre lasts depends on how its driven and stored. Under normal driving conditions, you should get a minimum of 20,000 miles out of front tyres on a front-wheel-drive car. For rear tyres, it can be double that - around 40,000 miles. We recommend moving worn rear tyres to the front when the front ones wear out.

What is the lifespan of car tires?

As a general rule, the original tires on a new vehicle or quality replacement tires should last up to 50,000 miles. However, many factors will have a significant impact on any tires life and may substantially shorten its life expectancy.

Which tyres last longest?

Michelin was a standout in our latest tests. The three Michelin models we rated all met or exceeded their mileage warranty. But the longest-wearing tire came from Pirelli. We estimate that the Pirelli P4 FOUR SEASONS Plus could last a whopping 100,000 miles.

Do cheap tyres wear quicker?

Cheap tyres will often wear quicker than premium tyres from manufacturers such as Goodyear, Michelin and Dunlop. This means you can spread the cost of your tyres, making the cost of premium quality, safer and better performing tyres much more manageable.

Are premium tyres worth paying for?

They have engineers to work on tread patterns and the tough structures that bind a tyre together. David Johnson from Michelin explained: High quality tyres can save money and lives. Premium tyres may cost a bit more, but they can last significantly longer than budget tyres and they help your car consume less fuel.

Which brand of tyres is the best?

The top 10 tyre brandsBridgestone. Bridgestone is a Japanese tyre maker and the largest tyre manufacturer in the world. 2.Michelin. Goodyear. Pirelli. Apollo tyres. MRF tyres (Madras Rubber Factory) Continental. Dunlop.More items •10 Aug 2021