Tires & DOT
So...been dealing with tires and tire posts for many years and have a plethora of experience with them. However I have a new challenge. Dealers seldom carry my tire in stock and they must be order...
Forum Discussion
mtofell1 wrote:pcm1959 wrote:
My neighbor took delivery of the tires so was not correct on the DOT code. Here's the scoop. Two are made in China with dates 10-19 and 11-19. Two were made in Vietnam with dates 09-19 and 10-17.
I already have return authorization for them and will drop them off tomorrow at my local Walmart.
I'm not installing a tire that is 2.5 years old.
There are two places an hour from me that are authorized Sailun dealers. One has prices comparable to Walmart but an awful reputation and I don't do business of any sort with nasty people.
The other is a heavy truck equipment place and their prices are much higher.
I will not buy tires of any brand again until the DOT code can be verified.
I had the same experience with Walmart. Dates spanning about 2 years. Kind of gave me the idea Walmart buys up things others don't want. Can't really figure how they could wind up with such a variance. This is even more strange - tires from two countries.
As for the mounting thing - I removed my wheels and just took them in rather than hauling my trailer to the tire store and trying to thread it through the tight parking lot.
I guess I got lucky all 5 tires same week 4519 from Walmart.
