I'll go have a look at the DOT later. Haha WTH is 'shooting blanks'.. I wldnt have asked if u didn't bring it up Matt haha
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Originally posted by aussietig View PostYes fellas ... DOT is the 4 digit number on the sidewall that gives away the production date (i.e. age) of the tyre.
DOT AABB CCCC DDDD
DOT: United States Department of Transportation
A: Manufactuer's Identification Mark (typically denoting the factory and its location)
B: Tire Size
C: Tire Type Code (Optional)
D: Date of Manufacture
More information:
Tire Tech Information - Government Tire Approval Marks
Tire Tech Information - DOT Tire Identification Number
Tire Tech Information - Determining the Age of a Tire
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My Tig just has a new set of Nitto Innvo's fitted at Xmas and initial impressions are they are very good.
Other cars have the Yokohama AD08's and A050's, both of which are outstanding performance tyres.
Also have a set of Nitto NT-01's waiting for a run so no sure how they perform but reports are promising.
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Originally posted by HaywireTig View PostYup that's wat I meant. Thanks!
Ideally for people like me with an OCD, you'd want all your corners to be the same and therefore from the same batch.
And no ... please just google what "OCD" means.MY11 Tiguan 147TSI (SOLD)
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After all this DOT discussion, i have another DOT related question or 2: How long could a set of tyres sit around unused for? Would they last longer stored with lowered pressure? Do they go 'stale' after a while?
Have just checked my original Pirelli's that i have in the garage for longer, more adventurous road trips. They were made at '1809', with about 18000k's on them.Current: MY18 TRANSPORTER CrewVan, Indium Grey
Previous: MY10 Tiguan 2.0TSI, Silver Leaf, APR StgII tune + many mod's
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Slightly puzzled by all the interest in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
I assume everyone is referring to the date of manufacture, that forms part of the DOT code.
Originally posted by MGV View PostHow long could a set of tyres sit around unused for? Do they go 'stale' after a while?
Tyre manufacturers generally recommend that new or unused tyres more than 6 years old not be put into service, and that tyres be taken out of service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their external appearance and tread depth.
If the vehicle manufacturer recommends a shorter service life, then follow that.
Tyres that are still in service after 5 years should be inspected annually.
Originally posted by MGV View PostWould they last longer stored with lowered pressure?Last edited by Diesel_vert; 26-05-2012, 09:52 AM. Reason: Tyres should be inspected annually after 5 years, not 6.
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