Please help decode tire year made
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Burning Brakes
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Please help decode tire year made
I am bring a 1979 Bubba car back to life. The tires 'look' great, but I feel they may be way to old for safety. When were these tires made ? What is the 98S following tire size ?
Here is the Info on the side walls;
Road Hugger Radial G/T
235/60R/15 98S
DOT PJVE DXKR 435
Thank You
8Valve
Here is the Info on the side walls;
Road Hugger Radial G/T
235/60R/15 98S
DOT PJVE DXKR 435
Thank You
8Valve
Le Mans Master
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From: Lincoln, CA
Manufactured during the 43th week of the year
Manufactured during the 5th year of the decade
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
Manufactured during the 5th year of the decade
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
Le Mans Master
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From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
Manufactured during the 43th week of the year
Manufactured during the 5th year of the decade
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
Manufactured during the 5th year of the decade
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
98S is the load and speed rating...higher the number, 101 is better than 98, the more weight the tire can handle
S is the speed rating...112MPH which is the lowest rating for any tire on US roads...basically crap
T=118 MPH
U-124 MPH
H-130 MPH
V-up to 149 MPH
Z-Open rating above 149 MPH, will have a sub rating of W-168 MPH, Y-186 MPH
None of my several cars has a speed rated tire other than Z, primarily for tire strength and safety....
Also look for Traction/Temperature on sidewall
AA best A very good B good C run away
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From: Sierra Foothills CA
Manufactured during the 43th week of the year
Manufactured during the 5th year of the decade
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
Manufactured during the 5th year of the decade
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
Unfortunately, the 3 number code (instead of a 4 number code) shows that they were made before 2000. It's way past time for replacement no matter how much tread is left on the tires. I wouldn't drive on them unless it's to a nearby tire store to replace them.
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I've actually never seen it on both sides. Not saying no one makes tires with the date code on both sides, just that it's not been the case on any tires I've had.
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Good decision. I bought one last summer that had good looking tires and drove it some --------until the car developed a bad tire vibration. The tires were made in 1992 and were coming apart. Could have been bad news.