I just went outside in the dark with a flashlight to inspect all our car tires.
What would cause me to do this? A 20/20 report alerting drivers to the danger of driving on tires older than six years of age. While you might remember exactly when you bought the tires (or purchased the car new), you won’t know exactly when the tires were manufactured.
I was surprised that our 2005 Prius’s tires had four different manufacture dates– one of which was six months AFTER we bought the car new. Did the dealer swap it out during a routine service? We’ll probably never know.
You can easily determine your tire’s age.
While were on the topic, please also make a point of checking your tires’ inflation. My Mom is one smart cookie; she always taught me to check tire pressure on cold tires, and to always make sure the inflation was correct for the vehicle requirements and tire specs. Mom knows best!
I hope you find this information as useful as I did.
