That fresh set of tires might be sitting for years. Learn the DOT date code, what “too old” means, and when you should walk away ...

Even if they seem to be in good condition, your tires can become fragile if they are too old. It's in your best interest to check their age by examining a special code on the sidewall. Tires are a ...

Efforts in 8 states to oppose laws that would require inspection of tire age. May 13, 2014 — -- American tire companies have helped to defeat proposed laws in eight states that would require ...

Tiffany Sanders said she heard a loud bang as the tire on her Ford Expedition came apart, sending the vehicle careening off Highway 395 near Victorville. "The result of it was my whole family was ...

That's because most DOT numbers are on the inside of the tire, not the outside. Safety advocates we talked says it would be a lot more consumer friendly to force tire manufacturers to put that number ...

7 On Your Side took hidden cameras into tire retailers around the Bay Area to find out just how old some of the tires being sold really are. Then we visited a laboratory on the outskirts of Silicon ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- As we begin to think about summer travel, it’s a good time to check out the tires on our vehicles. Are they safe for that trip to Disney World or the beach? How can you ...

According to a study prepared by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, age alone does not determine when a tire is removed from service. The results of the survey were released earlier this month ...