Check this CODE Before Buying New Tires!
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- Опубликовано: 18 дек 2021
- How do you check how old tires are and how old can tires be before they go bad? Do tires expire? In this #shorts video I cover how to tell how old tires are. You never want to buy new tires older than 18 months and you want to start thinking about replacing your tires if they are 6yrs old and at 10yrs or more definitely replace them!
When I got my first set of new tires for my first car I was so excited. On the drive home I spun out on a turn and almost wrecked my car. I didnt take the turn fast or anything and I was so confused at what happend. After doing research I found my "new tires" were actually 7 years old and the rubber had become brittle and less grippy. Tire-easy would not let me exchange the tires because they were mounted so I learned an expensive and almost deadly lesson. Always check the tire age before buying tires! 
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Retire your tires.
Haha I shoulda used this
Ahh yes, dad jokes to make your rear tires retire from running
Where do tires go when their old?
They go to a retirement home.
Nice joke
@@ANormalLemon bruh how do they go to the retirement house?
I learned this the hard way! When I got my first set of new tires for my first car I was so excited. On the drive home I spun out on a turn and almost wrecked my car. I didnt take the turn fast or anything, and I was so confused at what happend. After doing research I found my "new tires" were actually 7 years old and the rubber had become brittle and less grippy. Tire-easy (where I purchased the tires) would not let me exchange the tires because they were mounted so I learned an expensive and almost deadly lesson. Always check the tire age before buying tires!
Thanks for sharing!
They seriously installed 7 year old tires on your car???? Shady af they don't deserve your business especially if they wouldn't give a refund after you almost died.
@@smellyfeetarestinky lol when the rubber gets hot it'll be grippy for a minute or two but it's not just surface hardening, it's all the way through
Thank you for telling us.
As someone who works at a tire shop they should have told the customer about the tire age but if I had every customer ask to see the tire age I’d blow my brains out
Here in Spain learning how to know a tyres age is an actual thing at driving schools, and the examinator can use it as a part of the final test.
That is smart! The driving schools here in the USA dont really do much. You pretty much know everything they teach you just by growing up and watching your parents drive haha.
@@chrisfix same as most asian then lmao
In US my test was to drive around the block.
@@Simoxs7 basic stuff that's super important. Here in the US it's a meme that some people go 30k+ miles without an oil change
Very smart
Chris is a national asset. The man deserves to be protected at all costs. Awesome dude!
a global asset :). Greetings from Turkey
@@kozatas +1 Global Treasure.
I didn't know that. Thank you, Chris. Learned something new today. I planned on getting new tires in the next month or so, so I'll definitely be on the lookout for that.
Perfect! Glad you learned something new!
Go to a REPUTABLE shop. I've used Tire Rack in the past with no problems.
I only buy my tires from tire4coin
Tires 101. I always check these whenever buying tires, private sale and otherwise.
First sets of tires I got for the Vic AND the Civic that preceded her were both four years old, bought private sale - didn’t check them over like I should have until the sale was done in both instances. My mistake. Luckily it only did minimal harm; the Vic’s tires were a set of all-weathers, so at least they got me through the safety inspection (though not the winter that followed) - and the Civic’s tires lasted the few years I had the car.
Conversely? I had the privilege of encountering a BMW at work whose owner was concerned about the grip of her tires… and found out those tires were 12 YEARS OLD. Ample tread, but otherwise hockey pucks! Sent ‘em to a tire shop nearby IMMEDIATELY.
Crazy right? It sucks when you get taken advantage of for something so simple!
Just remember if you buy in 2021, the tire must be 2020 or higher. It’s one year or above. Tires have to be manufactured, shipped and stored in warehouses. It’s nearly impossible to get same year tires and no tire shop can guarantee same year. Anything more than one year, don’t take it.
How worn out where the 12 year old tires and was the vehicle garage kept?
Full tread, as I recall - 10 to 11/32 all around - but no flex. The vehicle in question was basically on hockey pucks. Can’t recall the garage kept status.
Some other info:
If you can't see the date code, try the other side of the tire, it typically only gets printed on one side.
If your date code has 3 digits, that means it's from before 2000, and you should really replace it asap.
Had a Sears tire from 1996 show up at the shop last week, that was interesting to see.
Also, someone dropped off a new-old-stock motorbike tire (presumably to be thrown out) that still had all the labels, and was dated the second week of 2000. Everyone was confused.
Thanks for the tips!
I don't think so... My dad in 18 yo car used the same tires since he brought that car froim dealer and nothing bad happend...
@@PiotrK2022 I've never had a hard drive fail, they must be indestructible!
@@tOSdude Indeed they are...
@@PiotrK2022 did that one really go over your head? He's saying that your anecdotal evidence is insufficient to base one's life and safety on. Get some new goddamn tires clown 🤡
*meanwhile me knowingly on 14 year old winter tires*
good man! (me on 13 year olds)
I have never heard that. I even had my tires patched at a Discount Tire and he mentioned he didn’t know how old they were, but did t say anything about the date being on there. Good tip.
Glad you learned something new!
That is pretty substandard for Discount Tire; the guys at the one I go to check the date every time they touch them.
@@flagmichael I’m sure. It is a tire shop after all. Maybe he was new or just didn’t know about it yet.
@@flagmichael Depends on the time of year. If you go to a busy shop during spring or winter, they probably just hired a bunch of seasonal high school kids whom have never installed a tire in real life. Just because they do the work, doesn't mean they are knowledgeable sadly.
Last year, my family's yellow car had a vibrating ride. There was a bulge on the car's left rear tire and all the tires got warped, turns out they are expired, and all four tires are replaced and wheels are aligned and adjusted the toe on the front tires. Thanks Chris. This is very helpful for me when it comes to tires.
tire4coin is only site where I buy tires
At Walmart we wouldn't sell any tires more than 1-2 years old, typically they were just a few months. In terms of installation and work we could go up to the 10 year mark but we tried to heavily dissuade customers from using them. Then obviously lots of rules of tread depth, tire wear, etc. Long story short, if you go to privately owned, local shops, probably a safe idea to ask to see the tire if not providing your own but buying new from major, well known retailers you're probably safe.
Definitely true, I work at Discount tire and I know we always check the age before putting tires on. Because tires may not sell for a couple of years and sit on the shelf, then one guy buys tires and... they're already 5 years old, so we tell him we're gonna order new ones for him. Happy and safe customer.
I just checked my tires, and they were 9 years old! Thanks Chris, I'm definitely getting new tires.
better be safe than sorry. :)
@@Epic_R3K47 Yep;)
Glad you learned something new!
@@chrisfix Hi!!
9 years are okey if the tire hasn‘t cracks
Perfect timing, I need new tires for the winter and this will definitely help. Thank you!
Glad the video was helpful
Don't forget to put winter air in them
Made it almost all the way through that video, and because I trust Chris so much, I still thought he was for real until I checked the comments.
I too had this happen to me. I was driving 400 miles home from visiting my parents while on holiday. I was half way there, going 80 on the interstate passing a semi when suddenly I felt my car's front right get lower. After that, my car suddenly jerked right sending me towards the semi. I was inches away from going under the trailer, but I managed to pull it back. I pulled over and come to find out, the sidewall on my tire had split all the way around. this wasn't the first time it happened, but when I took it to the place I got them, they told me it was just a single bad tire. Come to find out, the tires were 1 week before their expiration date was up. Had to drive 100 miles to the nearest tire shop on a donut to get it replaced. Good thing was that the tire shop that I went to said that the company policy says they were supposed to get rid of the tires long before that point and those tires were actually too small for my car (tires with too small of sidewall cant distribute heavy weight), so to make up for it, they gave me all four tires for just a $40 copay.
Also, those wear marks are for dry pavement. Tires lose functionality for different conditions at different depths.
100%
- Drag racing time !!! 😂
@@TrojanLube69 came here to say this. Slicks - I basically had the same on the rear of my 87 Stellar (RWD car) for a year in College.
I didn't drive it in the rain towards the end lol.
could you rewrite that in metric please?
@@martin1649 you can convert it yourself
Tires are the most important part of your car cuz theyre the only part of your car that contacts the road. They can transform your car for better or for worse. Dont cheap out on tires.
Something not well enough known is how speed rating affects handling. Replacing T rated tires with H rated tires (not much more expensive) is an eye-opening experience. BTDT.
Also, if you have a full size spare, CHECK YOUR SPARE!!! Dont know how many times people came into the shop thinking they were fine, they could drive on the full size spare on their truck, only to make it 10 miles before THAT TIRE BLEW OUT, cause it was the original 10-25 year old spare
Just changed my spare just in time too because tire prices are up
it's also worth mentioning that keeping your car in a garage also plays a big role in how fast your tires dry rot, for the condition of your car in general actually. The difference between my car that's parked inside vs my other cars parked outside is huge.
Thank you for the video! I would have never known this or even thought about this. I usually buy from "Discount Tires." I would never expect them to give me old tires. Now, though, I will try to remember to ask/check before leaving. Awesome knowledge!
I learned this the hard way when I bought Pirelli tires in Germany “Brand New” and all of four them had to be replaced within two years.
Well Pirelli shouldn't make tires, but maybe calenders.
Thank you for all of the helpful knowledge you share with us. Video request, drum brake to disk brake conversion guide
Coming!
I love how chris always goes out of his way to help people protect their cars. What a man
I just wanted to say your knowledge of vehicles has never led me wrong. For the last 6 years I've referenced your videos for repairs on my Jeep and I haven't had any issues. Your advice is always spot on down to the details. The fact that you share your knowledge is greatly appreciated. Thanks for not being that guy that can help, but just won't. Be proud that you're a Chris and not a Richard! Happy Holidays ✌🏻
Thanks a lot man and I am glad the videos have been helpful! I love hearing this!
Thank you Chris I am someone that is still learning more about cars, and thanks to you I know even more so thank you for this video big help! Keep working hard man!
i bought my first ever car, a honda civic, a couple months ago. Subscribing to this channel has literally taught me a lot of things i wanted to know. Thank you chrisfix
Congrats and I am glad the videos have helped!
Are you kidding me? Oh my goodness I cannot believe how great you are I never knew that I’m 62 years old and I had no clue about those two numbers. Wow you’re the best! You teach us and show us things of relevance all I ever see is the same type of videos over and over again by different mechanics I can’t wait to explore the rest of your videos. Thanks
Hi Chris
I replaced my tires on a I30 HYUNDI a little bit back.
They had made 100 Kms as I do a lot of freeway driving and looked good.
They were six years old and lost there luster.
In the wet very 2nd Rate.
Day 1 of the new ones same brand.....
A very happy camper.
I will do it earlier next time!
D
Just find out that my tires are from 2001, I'm definitely changing them after learning this.
Glad I was able to teach you something new!
Winter tires are even more critical! The rubber hardens with age, and even 5 year old winter tires are less grippy on snow/ice than new ones.
Exactly and that’s the whole point of winter tires!
I actually wrecked my car today because of this same problem. crazy how you post a video about it not 3hrs later
Dang I hope you’re ok!
@@chrisfix yes. luckly it was only one tire and i was near a junkyard so i just got a new rim and tire to get home. but i will defiantly get a new set for my new marauder rims I've ordered. you cant hurt a crown vic lol
This is an amazing tip! I never was made aware of this till now. Thanks for always teaching us so much about cars. This is one of my all-time favorite channels on RUclips.
Glad you learned something new
THANK YOU for posting this. I've had shops try to put 3 and 4 year old tires on my cars over the years, and once had a shop put tires on that were over 5 years old. Never accept old tires! You are paying for new tires, and even though they have a mileage guarantee, that guarantee won't mean much if you wind up in a wreck and get injured or worse because of tire failure.
Huge thanks to Chris for posting!
Exactly!
NTM, most tires have a year/mileage warranty, which ever is the most! So if they put 5 year old tires on your car that have a 5 year warranty, the warranty is already dead when you got them
There are tire shops that treat you right and tire shops that mistreat you. I found one that treated me right, about 30 years ago, and I have been with them ever since. Still getting great service.
@@Celician83 that is not how that works. The treadlife/year warranty starts from the date of installation.
@@epicclips456 not at Walmart, they go by the month/year date on the tire. Also, Walmart does not sell tires that the date is over 1 year old
Also a good tip if you're buying a used car with tires that look new, but are much older than you think.
When I bought my 86 rx7, it had tires on it from 1992. I didn't check their age and I kept driving on them until this year. 20 year old tires, and they still held air and had good grip!! I was amazed when I finally checked the age. Wish I had seen this video years ago!!! Good video Chris!
Great info! So simple yet I haven’t been aware of this before today, and I watch all sorts of car channels! 🤦♂️😂🤣🤷♂️
Great tip man! Its also good that you didnt wreck your car or get injured both of which would be bad. Good video.
Yea I almost hit a curb and went into a truck. Luckily the truck stopped in time or I might not be here.
@@chrisfix Imagine how that circle widens... I would be amazed if your various tips have not saved some lives. We never know what our lives mean in the big picture.
Also most tires will only have the date on 1 side of the tire. So if you don't see it in 1 side flip it to the other
I didn't know that! My tire shop always mounts them so the date code is visible when installed, so I assumed the code was on both sides.
@@flagmichael It's a good habit for people mounting tires to do that actually. It just a hassle when you're flat rate and want to get the workorder done as soon as possible. I did know one guy who always mounted the date on the outside and always lined it up with the valvestem.
I love that Chris give this information to people around the world in such short and easy to digest packages, I went to a collage gain a mechanic’s qualification, leaned more from Chris’s then 2 years in the college
its almost 10pm and it freezing outside but you got me Curious so i walked outside and look at my tires on my new old truck and there 10 years old lol
Thanks for the tip, i actually didn’t know that. I’ll keep that in mind when buying tires so i don’t buy old tires/make sure tires on my car aren’t super old.
that was so helpful never knew that
Glad you learned something new!
only buy from tire4coin
I work at America's Tire( or Discount Tire if not from California) we always give out DOT cards which include the brand of tire, date and with all the DOT digits with date of tire. We are required to always give these out to the customers that purchased new tires, these cards can be mailed with the buyers info or sent online using the Qr code in the receipt, so that the customer is informed of any recall on the tire by the manufacturer(if a tire is recalled, the manufacturer will give you new tires or credit to be used on tires of your choice). I highly recommend asking for the DOT cards if not given one at the end of service and filling them out.
Thank you so much it’s really helpful my dad’s car had so many problems but watching your videos really helped my dad and now his car is fresh and good as new
Thank you
Thanks!!
No prob!
I always wondered what those numbers were now I gotta look at my tires now
I just learned this the hard way!
I bought new-to me-tires from a junk yard
and they actually looked brand new. Set of snow an rain tires. I took them to several places to get them put on and everyone told me they couldn't put them on my card for liability reasons.....HUHHH?!? They won't put tires over 5 yrs old on a car because it's a liability issue. I said how u know they're that old? they told me that the tires were actually from 2013 so they're 8 yrs old! They showed me how to check the age. SHOCKER! They looked great to me! Definitely something we all should learn before driving!
I just changed the tyres on my roadster, they were the original tyres 17 years old! Still gripped well.
Sheesh! What brand?
And don't forget to test your blinker fluid.
And keep it out of your eyes, where it can cause uncontrollable blinking. (I can't think of that without a bit of a chuckle!)
I bought a 96' Mustang Cobra this year, during my inspection I observed all 4 tires were from 2003 w/ lots of thread. Got a fresh set & verified the new tires were manufactured within the last 12 months.
Dang, I’m currently working on a ‘04 V6 mustang, and wasn’t too worried about tire replacement because they looked good. Will definitely check this tomorrow morning. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the info... I never actually knew where to find how old the tyres were and that businesses actually sell old tyres (which is extremely shady)
Next time I change my tyres... I'll check the date!
Me with my original half sized spare tire: "I'm in danger"
Well you only use that in an emergency.
So true on spares! Luckily they are more protected than tires sitting outside but on old cars that’s a real thing hehe
@@chrisfix I think he meant he has still been using it lmaooo.
I am an apprentice at a tire/simple repair shop and they taught me this the first month I was there! Chris is truly a channel worth watching.
Been a huge fan for years mate. You’ve made me learn how to repair my 2007 fiesta. My first car. Thanks a lot mate.
I now have a 2020 Ford Focus.
Great tip!!!
Thanks!
My dude.. I know this is a short announcement, but I still think it should have got a whole video.
I will do a whole video on everything about tires including what all the numbers and letters mean on the tire, but that will take weeks worth of work. For now I thought this was important enough to do a quick short!
@@chrisfix yup, agreed.. all your videos are informative. Thanks for not making filler videos, just for the sake of some algorithm. I already know this is how you go about making RUclips videos.
DOT. Oval. Tire age. Week - first 2 numbers. Year - last 2 numbers. Replace at 6 to 10 years. Make sure tires less then 18 months old at install. Mine are starting to dry rot sidewall.
15 year old full size spare?! What do you think?
if your tire doesnt have the four numbers, its probably on the opposite side of your tire so look on the inside
Yes and if it has 3 numbers it was made in the 1990s
Thanks!
My set of goodyear wrangler duratrac on my jeep cost 1500 for a whole set, needless to say imma get all the life I can from them
Well you know why there called good year right because I was told they only last a year
i got my tires from tire4coin
Very helpful Chrisfix like all your videos are, thank you!
Hey, man just wanted to say I took everything I learned from your channel and started working on a project car. After about 3 weeks I got it started for the first time. One engine swap later. Nothing special just a daily driver. Thanks man!
Hey cris you should do another update video on the driftstang it’s been four years
I used to work at a tire shop years ago. They told us to put the dot date on the inside (when possible) when they were over a year old so customers could not see the date. They also didn't check balance of the tires more than once, so balanced it, put weights on and hoped they did it correctly. Then just torqued the lug nuts on as much as their air guns could. For those reasons and other small ones that was my one and only day at that shop. They were on the smaller side but still had tons of cars every year.
🤣you always upload at the perfect time tomorrow i was gonna go get a set for my truck ill be sure to check the code out thanks 👍
Haha perfect!
Chris coming in clutch
If only people actually listen to this.
I personally work at a tire shop and i get so many people who do not care that their tires are old. Smh
how the hell did you know i was shopping for new tires. this youtube AI stuff is insane i swear it told you your viewers are looking for new tires so you knew to make this.
My ChrisFix senses were tingling.
This was so helpful. I did not know. This should be common knowledge.
I’m getting the tires on my Motorcycle changed in two days this is perfect timing. Thanks Chris!!!!!!
Great! Def check the date!
After 6 years tires start dry rotting from the inside out. Even if they where stored inside in a climate controlled environment.
Yep. I think in Europe it’s illegal to sell tires more than 5yrs old or something like that.
So you're that annoying guy that comes into the shop😂
Annoying to ask to see tire dates on something I just spent a lot of money because I was taken advantage of in the past and 7yr old "new" tires almost got me into a bad accident? You gotta change that mindset man.
So you're that scammer at the mechanic
@@Mega-Human Good one.
In Finland, which is highly regulated, it's legal to sell up to 5 year old tyres as new. If stored properly, but who manages that?
@@chrisfix hope you got them in trouble for it, since 7 years is the max tires are supposed to sit on the rack until they're required to be pulled (per NY regulations that is). I'm not saying don't do your due diligence, but trust the shop and check after. If it's not right, then raise hell and never shop there again.
I mean, are you going to ask them to do every aspect of their job correctly? Use a torque stick please, use a torque wrench please, air it per my door plaquer please, use a steering wheel cover please"; having properly dated tires mounted is part of their job.
That's the right mindset.
I really appreciate the help over the years brother
My car actually came with super old studded winter tires, 2 of them were 17 years old when i bought it.
I didn't even realize to check it when i got the car since it was my first one, the seller just said the tires were still good and i rolled with that.
Replaced them with newer but used studless winter tires, lots of tread left but they're 5 years old.
“How can we sell more tires?” “I know, we can tell people they’re no good after so many years!” Funny how this was never a problem 20 years ago. Just another form of subscription profit.
I would normally agree but I’m not here to sell tires and I only teach from facts and my real life experience.
This comment gives no substantial argument at all. Many things weren’t a problem 20 years ago but now they are because we have more knowledge and testing abilities.
I mounted a set of 20 year old Goodyear Eagle GT's on a Muztang once, had never been mounted, still had the stickers on them. Was the worst mounting experience EVER! They were so old it was like trying to mount plastic tires! They had ZERO give, and on the test drive they had ZERO grip! Sure, older tires may be fine for a trailer, but not for a motor vehicle that has torque turning them.
tires degrade. Especially those exposed to sunlight
I think this is more of a "from experience" type of thing. Kinda like you shouldn't put a cheater pipe on a ratchet but it still happens
I'm currently an apprentice in a tyre shop and I can't stress the importance, I've seen customers come in on tyres older than me (I'm 18 years old) with 0 tread left, and they complain saying they have no grip... I wonder why🤔, thanks for sharing this message, tyre age is such an important factor. In my place of work we only stock tyres that are newer than 3 months old, and as we're quite a busy shop they stock gets emptied completely in about 3 months, we take daily deliveries every 3 days to keep as much stock on hand as possible.
I have a pickup with 20 year old tires, and they actually have no dry-rot at all, and they've only recently lost the last bit of tread needed to keep it legal. It's important to use the tires regularly enough to reveal fresh rubber on the treads at least once a year, which won't have lost grip compared to a tire that has been sitting for years doing nothing. I wouldn't drive on the interstate with those tires, though.
I buy only from tire4coin
My Cooper S had 8 year old tires. The difference going to brand new ones was INSANE! So much grip!
A simple yet informative video, thanks Chris
Really enjoy these shorts.
Glad you like them!
I actually saw a boxed truck with 25 year old tires, but getting new treads.
Glad there's still valuable info on RUclips. Might save a life or a spine from tragedy.
Simple and complete... thank you bro
Thanks man!
Thank you for teaching me something new today. I had no idea about the date on the tire.
Thanks for the tips chrisfix! Never knew about that. Learning something everyday
Guys, please, help me get Chris to see this! If you could please make a video on how to install aftermarket parking sensors on an older car! I've been watching you for years and I really like your approach to things, so I'd rather follow your instructions. I recently bought my first car, which doesn't have parking sensors. I'm quite an anxious person, so I really want to get some installed in the future, I enjoy diy and money is a bit tight, so if you had a video on it, I'd be over the moon! Thanks for all the great content over the years! I've done my fluid changes from your videos, fixed my girlfriends windshield chip with your videos, did some paintwork with your advice, you're really making a difference all over the world! Thanks from the UK!
As a former discount tire manager, I can say that this is all 100% accurate. We would check the DOT of any tire we sold, and if it was older than 1 year, we would throw it away. Regardless of if a tire is brand new as far as tread goes, the rubber compound breaks down over time, which makes it more susceptible to cracks and catastrophic failure; like Chris said. Learned most of what I know about cars from you man. AWD converting and ls swapping my accord in the near future. Keep up the good work!
This is very good information to know! the current tires on my vehicle are different, with three of them being from 2015 and one being from 2013. I think it’s time for new tires!!!
Learned something new today.
Thanks for the video
thank you chris. i was thinking about changing my tires because a mechanic told that tires that are older than 3 months should be replaced. so i thought it was real, but after seeing this video i know when to change tires.
once again thank you.
tire4coin have best prices
Thank you for this I literally just put tires on my car today and will be looking at this in the morning.
Hopefully they are good!
@@chrisfix they are good 👍🏼 definitely a great piece of knowledge though. Thanks again. Love the videos!!!
Wow I did not know this. Thank you so much!! I’m learning so much from your channel and I appreciate you
I was surprised to see my new summer tires for 2022 were made in November of 2019.
They were 18 months old when they shipped to me. The tire supplier said this is fine and only discounts tires after they are 3 years old. I wish I could have know the manufacture date when I ordered them, but I'll know for next time.
It's absolutely fine. If these tires were not used and were stored in normal condition (not in the sun or very low temp) they are considered as new for up to 4 years. You will not face any issue and also your tire lifetime is the same like from any 2021 tires. A way more important is in what conditions they were used and for how long. There is a huge difference between 4 years in the warehouse and 4 years on the sun/freeze with presure. Ofc it feel better when you buy something what just came from the factory, but it is not automatically better.
@@jannepomuk7735 Thanks for your reply, you've helped ease my concern and gave me some valuable insight. Thanks.
Thanks for the info. I ve needed this for awhile.