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It is a known fact that car tyres expire. Tyres are made of rubber, and rubber degrades with age and temperature, whether used or not.

Only a few Nigerians were aware that vehicle tyres come with expiry dates. Some drivers, as Naijadriva observed, with years of driving experience, do not know how to read the age of a tyre, thereby buying expired tyres, whether new or fairly used ones. For the fairly used ones, even though you don't expect to buy one within a four-year life, you may see a driver buying a tyre that has expired since 2005!

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps [FRSC], expired tyres account for many road accidents nationwide.

So, how can one tell if one’s tyres have attained their expiry dates?

First, vehicle tyres have a 4-year validity period from their Date of Manufacture (DOM) (though some Safety groups in some countries recommend six years).

However, considering our peculiar rough driving terrains and our temperate climate, it makes a lot of sense to agree with the FRSC recommendation of four years. After the validity period, the tyres risk getting burst while in use, especially when running in hot weather.

To find out if your tyres are expired, first look at the sidewall or the surface of the tyre; you will find a stamp that looks like this: (*4708*).
There is an asterisk at the beginning and end of this number (although some tyres don’t have asterisks).

The last four numbers identify the tyre's date of manufacture to the nearest week. That is, the first two digits represent the week of manufacture, while the last two digits represent the year of manufacture.

You can also get more insightful details and comments of members along with illustrative pictures about this topic by clicking here => https://www.autosandcartalk.com/threads/how-to-tell-if-your-tyres-of-your-vehicle-are-expired.22/

Na d lastest way for FRSC to chop like this cos everybody for naija tyre don expire, who get mind buy brand new tire

Dopeboy8701:
Na d lastest way for FRSC to chop like this cos everybody for naija tyre don expire, who get mind buy brand new tire

All is well with us Nigerians, and along with our economy.

On our roads, pot holes and the general bad conditions of our roads cause more accidents than aged tyres do.

The peculiar physical conditions of a tyre is of more safety relevance than the age of the tyre, in some so called developed countries like Germany tyres of 8 to 10 years are still tolerated so long they are in good physical conditions.

This law limiting the age of usable tyres on nigerian roads to 4 years is to say the least senseless.

OkanlawonB:
On our roads, pot holes and the general bad conditions of our roads cause more accidents than aged tyres do.

The peculiar physical conditions of a tyre is of more safety relevance than the age of the tyre, in some so called developed countries like Germany tyres of 8 to 10 years are still tolerated so long they are in good physical conditions.

This law limiting the age of usable tyres on nigerian roads to 4 years is to say the least senseless.

Hmmm

onlinediva:
It is a known fact that car tyres expire. Tyres are made of rubber, and rubber degrades with age and temperature, whether used or not.

Only a few Nigerians were aware that vehicle tyres come with expiry dates. Some drivers, as Naijadriva observed, with years of driving experience, do not know how to read the age of a tyre, thereby buying expired tyres, whether new or fairly used ones. For the fairly used ones, even though you don't expect to buy one within a four-year life, you may see a driver buying a tyre that has expired since 2005!

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps [FRSC], expired tyres account for many road accidents nationwide.

So, how can one tell if one’s tyres have attained their expiry dates?

First, vehicle tyres have a 4-year validity period from their Date of Manufacture (DOM) (though some Safety groups in some countries recommend six years).

However, considering our peculiar rough driving terrains and our temperate climate, it makes a lot of sense to agree with the FRSC recommendation of four years. After the validity period, the tyres risk getting burst while in use, especially when running in hot weather.

To find out if your tyres are expired, first look at the sidewall or the surface of the tyre; you will find a stamp that looks like this: (*4708*).
There is an asterisk at the beginning and end of this number (although some tyres don’t have asterisks).

The last four numbers identify the tyre's date of manufacture to the nearest week. That is, the first two digits represent the week of manufacture, while the last two digits represent the year of manufacture.

You can also get more insightful details and comments of members along with illustrative pictures about this topic by clicking here => https://www.autosandcartalk.com/threads/how-to-tell-if-your-tyres-of-your-vehicle-are-expired.22/

Do they really? I know you like engagements. Your moniker suggests so.

However, haft truths and misinformation aren't necessary to get the engagements you crave.

Tyres do not come with expiry dates.

No tyre manufacturer has made a tyre with expiry dates.

Do more research before you lead people astray.

9icetoo:
Do they really? I know you like engagements. Your moniker suggests so.

However, haft truths and misinformation aren't necessary to get the engagements you crave.

Tyres do not come with expiry dates.

No tyre manufacturer has made a tyre with expiry dates.

Do more research before you lead people astray.

If you have or drive a car, kindly tell any FRSC or VIO official who holds you the bolded. Thanks

onlinediva:
If you have or drive a car, kindly tell any FRSC or VIO official who holds you the bolded. Thanks

I am not here to measure dick with you. You were still buying es350 with faulty gearbox back then.

This your yeye thread has been dissected to death by other threads and more meaningful information posted by more knowledgeable folks. Folks who actually understand what tyres are.

For anyone interested, kindly read the following links.

https://www.nairaland.com/6910958/man-arrested-using-expired-tyre/5#108837003

https://www.nairaland.com/6053267/china-tokunbo-tyres/1#92937505

You may also wish to visit the websites of major tyre manufacturers to gather more information.

My last response.