Tires
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From: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Re: Tires
i dont know if it just me but it seems that i go through tires like every 6 months or so but what size tires and rims because if they are low profile they seem to wear quicker
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From: Fairbanks, Alaska
Re: Tires
5 years is the rec.
not 5 years drivin..but 5 years from when the tire was made.
you can look at the date code on the tire itself. the code will be after the "DOT" number and will be last of the series. it is a four digit code. the first 2 numbers are what week the tire was made in sequence with calender week, and the last two numbers is the year code.
the dot number can be found normally next to the rim bead on the sidewall either in outside or inside sidewall.
something along this line DOT 1J75 W356 2204 22nd week of 2004 is when this tire was made.
since we are on tires...dry rotting cracks are bad.
2/32nds of tread (at wear bars) is illegal to drive on.
4/32nds of tread is considered dangerous to drive on in wet weather.
6/32nds is considered dangerous to drive in snowy conditions.
new tread is always considered best to go on "rear" even front wheel drive
not 5 years drivin..but 5 years from when the tire was made.
you can look at the date code on the tire itself. the code will be after the "DOT" number and will be last of the series. it is a four digit code. the first 2 numbers are what week the tire was made in sequence with calender week, and the last two numbers is the year code.
the dot number can be found normally next to the rim bead on the sidewall either in outside or inside sidewall.
something along this line DOT 1J75 W356 2204 22nd week of 2004 is when this tire was made.
since we are on tires...dry rotting cracks are bad.
2/32nds of tread (at wear bars) is illegal to drive on.
4/32nds of tread is considered dangerous to drive on in wet weather.
6/32nds is considered dangerous to drive in snowy conditions.
new tread is always considered best to go on "rear" even front wheel drive
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From: PA, US
Re: Tires
5 years is the rec.
not 5 years drivin..but 5 years from when the tire was made.
you can look at the date code on the tire itself. the code will be after the "DOT" number and will be last of the series. it is a four digit code. the first 2 numbers are what week the tire was made in sequence with calender week, and the last two numbers is the year code.
the dot number can be found normally next to the rim bead on the sidewall either in outside or inside sidewall.
something along this line DOT 1J75 W356 2204 22nd week of 2004 is when this tire was made.
since we are on tires...dry rotting cracks are bad.
2/32nds of tread (at wear bars) is illegal to drive on.
4/32nds of tread is considered dangerous to drive on in wet weather.
6/32nds is considered dangerous to drive in snowy conditions.
new tread is always considered best to go on "rear" even front wheel drive
not 5 years drivin..but 5 years from when the tire was made.
you can look at the date code on the tire itself. the code will be after the "DOT" number and will be last of the series. it is a four digit code. the first 2 numbers are what week the tire was made in sequence with calender week, and the last two numbers is the year code.
the dot number can be found normally next to the rim bead on the sidewall either in outside or inside sidewall.
something along this line DOT 1J75 W356 2204 22nd week of 2004 is when this tire was made.
since we are on tires...dry rotting cracks are bad.
2/32nds of tread (at wear bars) is illegal to drive on.
4/32nds of tread is considered dangerous to drive on in wet weather.
6/32nds is considered dangerous to drive in snowy conditions.
new tread is always considered best to go on "rear" even front wheel drive
one of the best damn advice's i've heard so far on H-T
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Hampton, VA
Re: Tires
And you can always use your best judgment... If they look pretty smooth, it might be in your best interest to replace them. If you have doubt, there is always the penny rule. Put it in the tread, if Abe's entire head, replace them as soon as possible..
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