If you aren't a mental cripple you have access to all information that exists on this planet. There is something called The Internet. Didn't you know that either?
three of us - MD, Drac and myself - should have gone there together .. could have some fun with reading DOT numbers…
... anyway, i have sent one of my hub's workers to Q-Tire, and they got it done.. will check the DOT number later... let you know whether it's older than 6 years.. :)
thanks to all...
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us."
DOT Manufacturer Code or Tire Identification Number
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For example, “B9PA B55X 101,” though usually prefixed with “DOT”, and usually called the “DOT code” or “TIN”
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This code, assigned by the Department of Transportation, indicates who manufactured the tire, where, and when.
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The date of manufacture is indicated by the last group of digits, which usually appear in a sunken rectangle.
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Before 2000, this group had three digits; since 2000, it has had four.
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The first two digits are the week of the year (01 = the first week of January).
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The third digit (for tires made before 2000) is the year (1 = 1991).
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For tires made after 2000, the third and fourth digits are the year (04 = 2004).
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The date of manufacture is essential information because tires deteriorate even if they are not used. European automobile manufacturers recommend that tires older than 6 years, including spares never driven upon, be discarded.
QS, you may also check the DOT number on the tires. The last four digits indicate the week and the production year. (i.e. 2599 would be produced in the 25th week of 1999). Sometimes they try to sell old tires in Qatar.
QS, along Salwa Road there are numerous tire shops. Mostly they have a big sign for the brand they sell. Here in Qatar it is not neccessary to buy high speed rated tires (HR) type, because the speed limit in this country is 120 km/h. I have an American car and I buy American tires, "Cooper". If you have a Japanese car, buy Japanese tires (Bridgestone), if you have a European car buy Dunlop or Michelin. (But it doesn't really matter much. The speed limit counts everywhere in Qatar)
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I prefer Michelin tyres for my car as they are best in terms of both quality as well as price. Always impressed by their performance!
If you aren't a mental cripple you have access to all information that exists on this planet. There is something called The Internet. Didn't you know that either?
wow i didnt know this dot thanks for knoweldge
Surely would have been some fun, QS.
damn it!
three of us - MD, Drac and myself - should have gone there together .. could have some fun with reading DOT numbers…
... anyway, i have sent one of my hub's workers to Q-Tire, and they got it done.. will check the DOT number later... let you know whether it's older than 6 years.. :)
thanks to all...
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Damn good, Dracula!
My KIA Runs on Pirelli P Zeros.. I would recommend either Pirellis or Michelins..
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DOT Manufacturer Code or Tire Identification Number
.
For example, “B9PA B55X 101,” though usually prefixed with “DOT”, and usually called the “DOT code” or “TIN”
.
This code, assigned by the Department of Transportation, indicates who manufactured the tire, where, and when.
.
The date of manufacture is indicated by the last group of digits, which usually appear in a sunken rectangle.
.
Before 2000, this group had three digits; since 2000, it has had four.
.
The first two digits are the week of the year (01 = the first week of January).
.
The third digit (for tires made before 2000) is the year (1 = 1991).
.
For tires made after 2000, the third and fourth digits are the year (04 = 2004).
.
The date of manufacture is essential information because tires deteriorate even if they are not used. European automobile manufacturers recommend that tires older than 6 years, including spares never driven upon, be discarded.
.
.
QS, you may also check the DOT number on the tires. The last four digits indicate the week and the production year. (i.e. 2599 would be produced in the 25th week of 1999). Sometimes they try to sell old tires in Qatar.
I recently got tires from there. They are 20% more expensive than the Korean. It is worth it. Just make sure the tires are made in Japan.
They are located right after Thursday/Friday market roundabout along Salwa rd towards Industrial area.
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Q-Tire Salwa road inside Teyseer petrol station near decoration r/a,I think they are open even on fridays,you can call them at 667-9132,
And if you are a member of Raha Auto Assistance you will get 15% off for your tires and battery purchase.
QS, along Salwa Road there are numerous tire shops. Mostly they have a big sign for the brand they sell. Here in Qatar it is not neccessary to buy high speed rated tires (HR) type, because the speed limit in this country is 120 km/h. I have an American car and I buy American tires, "Cooper". If you have a Japanese car, buy Japanese tires (Bridgestone), if you have a European car buy Dunlop or Michelin. (But it doesn't really matter much. The speed limit counts everywhere in Qatar)