Tyres are considered to be one of the most crucial part of no matter the vehicle that you are driving. The innovation which has been done till now has proven that, since tyres are the only part of your vehicle that is in contact with the road, it is important for you to have the right ones, which will ensure that you won’t be facing any kind of issues with the way that your vehicle is going to perform. But one thing that is inevitably related to tyres is their condition deteriorating over the years. No matter how much you are driving your vehicle or how little, or how expensive or cheap your tyres are, there is a certain time period after crossing which your tyres will be completely useless. This is also known as the expiry date of tyres. But not every vehicle owner knows about the age, manufacturing date, or expiry date of their tyres. And that is what this blog is going to be about. Here we will help you understand the concept of the expiry date of tyres, how to know your tyres' manufacturing date, and when their replacement is required. So, let’s start with the blog and help you get your tyres replaced on time.
The first thing that is important for every vehicle owner to know is how to check the manufacturing date of a tyre. Well, this is not that tough. A manufacturing date is mentioned not just on tyres, but on every product that is sold in the market. But different manufacturers have a different way of presenting it. If you ever go out to buy tyres, then you will notice that tyres Plymouth have certain markings on their sidewall. This will be a four-digit code which indicates the date on which the tyres were made and helps you estimate the age of that tyre. And there is a meaning behind this code. Out of these four digits, the first 2 indicate the week on which the tyre was manufactured, and the last two digits indicate the year in which the tyres were manufactured. You can understand this better with the help of an example. If the code written on the sidewall is 2024, then it means that the tyres were manufactured in the 20th week of the year 2024. See, its that simple. To get a better understanding of this, you can check out the tyres of your own vehicle and check their date of manufacturing.
But sometimes this code is written in a different form. For example, if a tyre is made and used in the UK, the code on tyres might be something like this- P205/55 R16 91V E11 472. Here is a detailed breakdown of what factors related to tyres this code indicates:
P205/55 R16: Size (tyre width 205mm, aspect ratio 55, 16-inch rim)
91V: Load index (91) and speed rating V
E11: UK approval
4725: Date code (47th week of 2025)
Due to various factors like the wear of your tyres, the manufacturing date gets blurry, and it cannot be identified. That's when vehicle owners get confused on how they cannot check how old their tyres are. Well, here are some other factors which will indicate the age of your tyres and help you know if a replacement is required or not:
One factor which is even a legal requirement made by the UK government is the tread depth of tyres. You can check it and if the tread depth seems slower than 1.6mm then the tyres are at the stage of replacement as they have worn down excessively and will not be able to provide you with a good grip to the surface.
Not using a set of wheels for a long time might lead to their faster deterioration if they have not been stored properly. So, if you also have a set of wheels that you have not used for a long time ,then getting tyre replacement done might be your best option.
There is a really big chance that the tyre manufacturing company has the information related to when the tyre was manufactured. So, you can also contact them.
One thing that you should always keep in mind is that if the tyre manufacturing date is not visible, then it might be a clear indication that your tyres have worn out a lot, and that using them now might not be the best choice.
Having said all that, it is important for you to know the manufacturing date of your tyres so that you know when you need to discard them and get a new set of wheels. Even experts will suggest that you should get a replacement done after every 5 to 6 years, as it will keep your vehicle in good condition and provide you with excellent performance. So, check the manufacturing date of your tyres, and see if a replacement is required.