DOT code on tires
Guys: What should be the oldest date code I should accept on new Class A tires in a December install? Thanks!
Forum Discussion
To make an accurate decision you really need to know when the factory made the last run of the brand, style, and size tires you are interested in. Contrary to popular belief most RV tires aren't made continually. They're usually made early in the year with the expectation that they will be to the tire dealers in time for the expected spring rush.
Additional runs will be made depending on the sales and inventory numbers. If sales are robust there could be several runs throughout the year. If sales are slow there may be only a single run. The last time we needed tires for our 2001 Adventurer we checked with a trusted dealer. They told us when the most current run had been made, and when the next run was scheduled. We decided to wait for the next run then ordered some. The tires we got were only 3 weeks old when they were installed.
Additional runs will be made depending on the sales and inventory numbers. If sales are robust there could be several runs throughout the year. If sales are slow there may be only a single run. The last time we needed tires for our 2001 Adventurer we checked with a trusted dealer. They told us when the most current run had been made, and when the next run was scheduled. We decided to wait for the next run then ordered some. The tires we got were only 3 weeks old when they were installed.
