Tire Mfg. Codes??

[ParadiseXJ]

Can anyone explain how to read a tire manufacturing code. Not the tire size, but the multi letter/number code that indicates the manufacturer info and date.

 

[joe_peters]

Can anyone explain how to read a tire manufacturing code. Not the tire size, but the multi letter/number code that indicates the manufacturer info and date.

Yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

Scroll down to "DOT Code".

 

[ParadiseXJ]

Thanks...I knew it was govt. mumbo jumbo...now I feel stupider-er.:dunce:

 

[joe_peters]

Thanks...I knew it was govt. mumbo jumbo...now I feel stupider-er.:dunce:

Welcome to the club. BTW, did I ever mention to you that I was a club founder? :gee: