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Maintenance
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Checking a tyre life
Tyre strength and performance
decline with age. Any tyres that are
over 6 year old, including the spare
(determined by the tyre manufacture
date), should be replaced regardless
of mileage. You can find the tyre
manufacture date on the tyre side-
wall (either on the inside or outside of
the wheel).
The date is a
Department Of Transportation (DOT)
number consisting of letters and
numbers. You can determine the tyre
manufacture date by the last four
numbers of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The first letters/numbers of the DOT
indicate the manufacturing plant, tyre
size and tread pattern, last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 0813 represents
that the tyre was produced in the 8th
week of 2013.
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WARNING
Tyres degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tyres generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tyre failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury or
death.