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Old May 22, 2016 | 04:02 PM
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Can someone tell me what this tire code translates to?
WBUL 38A 0308 Thanks
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Old May 22, 2016 | 04:06 PM
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Can someone tell me what this tire code translates to?
WBUL 38A 0308 Thanks
If the tires are more than 10 years old.......good for show bad for driving fast and safe.
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Not sure about the WBUL 38A, but the tire was manufactured in the 3rd week of 2008.
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Default DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
FYI...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=172

51st week of 2007...


39th week of 2015...


Good luck... GUSTO

With DOT number before 2000...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
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Gusto,
Well done, I didn't do a good job explaining the date code..

0308 = 03 week of 2008

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