Dot Dates

…isn't able to guarantee production dates. Tire Rack's expertly trained sales team may be able to help narrow down what may be available. How do I know when my tire was produced? Every tire has the date of manufacture branded onto the sidewall as part of the DOT code. The last four digits on…

…tires that I'll receive from Tire Rack? With our automated pulling process, we can't pull a specific DOT Tire Identification Number but we can estimate dates based on recent shipments. We'll record DOT Tire Identification Numbers at the end of the shipping process. Let's say Sally orders the Kumho…

…last? The way to determine the age of a tire is easy once you know what to look for. Every tire has an identification number starting with "DOT", followed by a series of numbers and letters with the last four numbers identifying the tire's age. The last two are the production year,…

…receipt. If you lose your receipt, your tires' warranty coverage will end five years from the week the tire was produced (resulting in the tire manufacturer's warranty coverage ending only three years from the date of purchase in this example). Related Links * DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)

…law enforcement or department of transportation. The following lists of states and Canadian provinces describes the laws on studded tire use. The dates on the list show when studded tires are allowed, unless otherwise specified. United States: * Alabama- Not Permitted * Alaska- North of 60°N…

…replacement tire's sales invoice will establish proof of ownership and the tire's in-service date. If no proof of purchase is available, the week and year the tire was manufactured (as identified by the DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) branded on the sidewall) will be used. Tire warranties also…