ogmask:


In contrast, it's bad drivers that have caused more accidents than bad roads.

timmy7:
that's just the date of production, where exactly is the expiry date written

nikaleyot:
that's the date of manufacturing and not expiry date. Google is your friend.

nikaleyot:
that's the date of manufacturing and not expiry date. Google is your friend.

nikaleyot:
that's the date of manufacturing and not expiry date. Google is your friend.

peterbello:


Na lie!!! That's date of manufacture.

Mikollon1:


That is the date of manufacture. It's not the expiry date.

Mopolchi:
Okay make I go withdraw am sharply for the misleading information.

timmy7:
that's just the date of production, where exactly is the expiry date written

Thursday, January 15, 2009

How to Check Your Car Tyre Expiry?

1. Do you know that your tires has expiry date.....Good thing you know that, but in case you miss out some info, I'll help you. To start with, vehicle tires have a 4-year validity period from their Date of Manufacture (DOM). Thereafter, the tire expires and may burst whilst in use. See how severe this problem is if you don't notice it in advance.

2. How to find out whether your tire has expired? First, check for a stamp like this: (*4002*). There is an asterisk at the beginning and at the end of this serial number (Some tires don't have asterisk).

3. The first two numbers 4 0 will tell which week of the year has it been manufactured. Note: One year has 52 weeks. The last two numbers represent the year of make. Therefore, *4002* shows that the said tire is manufactured in the 40th week of the year 2002. *4099* this shows that the tire is made in the 40th week of 1999.

4. Check all your tires for safety purposes. Do not use expired tires. They are likely to burst (especially when running in hot weather) because the rubber component may have hardened and cracked.

Tyre Expiry

Vehicle tyres have a 4-year validity period from their Date of Manufacture (DOM). Thereafter, the tyre expires and may burst whilst in use. How to find out whether your tyre has expired? Check for a stamp like this: (*2603*) There is an asterisk at the beginning and at the end of this serial number.

The first two numbers 2 6 will tell which week of the year has it been manufactured.

NB: One year has 52 weeks. The last two numbers represent the year of make. Therefore, *2603* shows that the said tyre is manufactured in the 26th week of the year 2003. *2699* this shows that the tyre is made in the 26th week of 1999.

Check all your tyres for safety purposes. Do not use expired tyres. They are likely to burst (especially when running in hot weather) because the rubber component may have hardened and cracked.

Aged Tyres - Beware Your Spare

There is some evidence to suggest that aged tyres have an increased likelihood of failure due to exposure to the environment. Ideally tyres should be kept in a cool, dry environment out of direct sunlight and away from electric motors or other sources of ozone. If these conditions are not met a tyre may have an increased chance of failure. It is for this reason that Bridgestone recommend including full size spare tyres in the rotation schedule.

How do I tell the age of a tyre?

All tyres are produced with a serial Tyre Identification Number (or serial TIN) that shows the date of manufacture of a tyre (See Figure 1&2 below). The last three digits (for tyres made pre 2000) or four digits (for post 2000 tyres) of the serial TIN indicate the week and year that the tyre was made.  For example, Figure 1 below shows a tyre made in the 37th week of 1995 and Figure 2 shows a tyre made in the 12th week of 2004.  Also a tyre made in the 1990's can be distinguished from a tyre made in the 1980's due to a triangular indentation after the last number which is not present on 1980's tyres. 

How old is too old?

This is a subject of much debate within the tyre industry and no tyre expert can tell exactly how long a tyre will last. However, on the results of experience many tyre companies, including Bridgestone, warrant their tyres against manufacturing and material defects for five years from the date of manufacture. Based on their understanding a number of vehicle manufacturers are now advising against the use of tyres that are more than six years old due to the effects of ageing.

FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS ( FRSC), NIGERIA

HOW TO CHECK FOR TYRES EXPIRY DATE

*Tyres have expiry date. To start with, vehicle tyre have a 4-year validity period from their Date of Manufacture (DOM). Thereafter, the tyre expires and may burst whilst in use.

*How to find out whether your tyre has expired? First, check for a stamp like this: (*0504*). There is an asterisk at the beginning and at the end of this serial number (Some tires don't have asterisk).

*The First two digits are the week so 0504 is fifth week in 2004. Therefore, *0504* shows that the said tyre is manufactured in the 5th week of the year 2004

*Check all your tires for safety purposes. Do not use expired tires. They are likely to burst, especially when running in hot weather) because the rubber component may have hardened and cracked

mostyg:


As regards road accidents

Bad drivers>Bad roads>Expired tyres.

I actually see no contrast.

ogmask:


Who fits the expired tyres in the vehicle?
Who drives the vehicle into the bad spot/road?
Who pushes the vehicle beyond its tyre and engine capacity?
Who overload the vehicle?
We can go on and on everything will point at the driver. The issue here is what causes road accident. I said the driver can cause or prevent road accident substantially on our roads. That's the contrast.

GAZZUZZ:
the accidents have more to do with over inflation than expired tyres.

naptu2:
Tyre expiry date.

nikaleyot:
The guy is wrong and your are giving him award. That manufacturing date. You can confirm it on Google.

BUGOFF:
Senseless move to further amplify the suffering common man.
Why don't they sanction the importers of the expired tyres, first?
Very senseless move...the cart before the horse.

mostyg:


Sir, I get your points and at the same time, i am not arguing your points.
I agree bad drivers cause accident more than bad roads. On the other hand bad roads cause more accident than expired tyre.
I still see no contrast.

GAZZUZZ:
the accidents have more to do with over inflation than expired tyres.

9icetoo:
And under whose authority did they expire a tire they didn't make? Instead of educating vulcanisers and cars owners on the dangers of over inflation or underinflation they are busy condemning what they know nothing about how it's made.
Last I checked, they can be sued to court.
Silly set of idiots.
Our roads have virtually no Road signs, no crash barriers, no Lane departure warning stripes, no lights, no freaking safety features and they are having an orgasm over tyres.
It was formerly overspeeding, now it's expired tyres.
Chai, why them born me for this country self?

tete7000:


Just say poor tyre maintenance - over inflation, under inflation, misallignment, non-balancing. Even a good new tyre not properly maintained is a threat. Was the minister using substandard or expired tyre too during his accident.

wellmax:

Most tyres are smuggled into the country while other expire while waiting to be sold.

GAZZUZZ:


was the minister using tokumbor tyres? NO was he using expired tyres on an LX570 (possibly still tyres that came with car) NO, we're the tyres over inflated maybe.

9icetoo:
And under whose authority did they expire a tire they didn't make? Instead of educating vulcanisers and cars owners on the dangers of over inflation or underinflation they are busy condemning what they know nothing about how it's made.
Last I checked, they can be sued to court.
Silly set of idiots.
Our roads have virtually no Road signs, no crash barriers, no Lane departure warning stripes, no lights, no freaking safety features and they are having an orgasm over tyres.
It was formerly overspeeding, now it's expired tyres.
Chai, why them born me for this country self?

DEXTROVERT:
Storming Thunder go fire una, if you Ever Bend to check our Tyres...
Awon Werey!!

DEXTROVERT:
Storming Thunder go fire una, if you Ever Bend to check our Tyres...
Awon Werey!!