Pardon my stupid question - tire date of manufacture

[Oro_O]

Ok, this seems obvious but if next to "DOT R88K" it says "DMFR 1716" does that mean the tire's date of manufacture is 17th week of 2016?

I bought a used car tonight and trying to sort out things and plans. I googled and couldn't get a clear answer.

 

[Whipcitywrencher]

Yes it does.
Check out this site, and scroll down a little. Click Here

 

[Aredeeem]

That’s not stupid. Not knowing how to decipher the manufacturers date code and NOT asking someone how do do it, now that’s stupid.

 

[Mr_Joe]

I checked with a shop a year ago about tire dates. He said they didn’t want to mount a tire over 7 years old. Yes there can be exceptions, also vary by shop & tire use. Just posting what this shop said about dates.

 

[nwjones18]

You're correct on the date of manufacture. I know Discount Tire won't touch a tire over 10yrs old for rotation/balance and starts suggesting replacement when older 6yrs. Personally for me if its over 8 years old I'm pretty leary of them and I won't ride on anything over 10yrs old no matter how good it may look.