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<blockquote data-quote="cuda99" data-source="post: 16700497" data-attributes="member: 71425"><p>Another thing to check either before, or after install, is the DOT (date manufactured) code. I have purchased brand new tires and the rears had a production date of over 5 years. Even the tech at discount was amazed and contacted Continental direct and fixed the issue quickly. He said that they usually advise replacement regardless of mileage at 5-6 years after manufacture. He also admitted that they rarely (if ever) look at DOT dates on new tires and I understand completely. In my case I was replacing perfectly good looking tires that were over 10 years old (safety)</p><p></p><p>I have been lucky and the Discount tire in my area has been absolutely fantastic as far as service and installation. </p><p></p><p>Now I always make sure to check every tire to make sure it has been manufactured at least within 365 days of purchase. For those of us who drive some of our performance cars sparingly over the years 'new' old tires are already a ticking clock that I would prefer to have a little more time on as rubber does degrade over time even if they are stored and sealed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cuda99, post: 16700497, member: 71425"] Another thing to check either before, or after install, is the DOT (date manufactured) code. I have purchased brand new tires and the rears had a production date of over 5 years. Even the tech at discount was amazed and contacted Continental direct and fixed the issue quickly. He said that they usually advise replacement regardless of mileage at 5-6 years after manufacture. He also admitted that they rarely (if ever) look at DOT dates on new tires and I understand completely. In my case I was replacing perfectly good looking tires that were over 10 years old (safety) I have been lucky and the Discount tire in my area has been absolutely fantastic as far as service and installation. Now I always make sure to check every tire to make sure it has been manufactured at least within 365 days of purchase. For those of us who drive some of our performance cars sparingly over the years 'new' old tires are already a ticking clock that I would prefer to have a little more time on as rubber does degrade over time even if they are stored and sealed. [/QUOTE]
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