Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - Something to consider when buying ANY tire

93civicvx · 05-09-2012, 10:59 PM

Hey guy's, just two tips when buying tires...
Make sure to ask for Fresh & Date code matched tires when buying your choice of tire.
By this I mean, Fresh, being within 2 months or so of manufacture and date code matched, that the date code on ALL four tires is the same. i.e 1712 ( typically in an "oval" embossed area on the tires side wall ) 17 being the week & 12 being the yr. You're paying for them, so insist on it !

Just thought I'd share to assure you get what you pay for !
I have seen dealers sell tires that 3 of the tires were date code matched and one tire was 2 yrs old !!!!

Thanks,

Douglas

05-09-2012, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
93civicvx EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brevard, FL Posts: 39 93civicvx - '93 Honda Civic VX Team Honda 90 day: 52.33 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Something to consider when buying ANY tire Hey guy's, just two tips when buying tires... Make sure to ask for Fresh & Date code matched tires when buying your choice of tire. By this I mean, Fresh, being within 2 months or so of manufacture and date code matched, that the date code on ALL four tires is the same. i.e 1712 ( typically in an "oval" embossed area on the tires side wall ) 17 being the week & 12 being the yr. You're paying for them, so insist on it ! Just thought I'd share to assure you get what you pay for ! I have seen dealers sell tires that 3 of the tires were date code matched and one tire was 2 yrs old !!!! Thanks, Douglas