A MECHANIC has revealed how to check the exact age of your tyres and when they need changing.
Craig, from Walsall Wood Tyre & Service in Walsall, West Midlands, uploaded a TikTok clip to explain that it’s simple to find out the date of manufacture.
Craig uploaded a TikTok clip to explain that it’s simple to find out the date[/caption]
He points to a four-digit DOT code in an oval on the sidewall[/caption]
The motors expert said: “We all check our tyre pressures. We all check our tyre treads. But how many of us check our tyre age?”
According to Craig, once a tyre gets to 10 years old the materials start to break down and should be replaced for safety reasons.
He continued: “There are loads of markings around the tyre. From the size, aspect ratio, rim size and even the construction.”
Craig then points to a four-digit DOT code in an oval on the sidewall which indicates the age of the tyre.