Manufacturing Date Code Tires

[grasscutter]

Do tires have a manufacturing date code on the sidewall somewhere?

 

[marc1]

Yes they do. Here are some examples and tips on decoding.

https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/how-do-i-determine-the-age-of-my-tires

 

[HemiBenny]

The Michelin’s on my wife’s Mazda CX50. I put them on a week after we bought it in December of 2023.

Manufactured on the 44th week of 2023.

 

[grasscutter]

Yes they do. Here are some examples and tips on decoding.

https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/how-do-i-determine-the-age-of-my-tires

Does DOT VY34 WBM6 3220 mean anything?

 

[jadmt]

Possibly 32nd of 2020

 

[skaughtz]

Does DOT VY34 WBM6 3220 mean anything?

32nd week of 2020 (early-mid August).

 

[CapriRacer]

Also VY = Continental, Sumter, SC