"New" tyres

stupid_is_as _stupid_does

Hi All,

I bought new tyres yesterday form an independent fitter with a good reputation. I stupidly didnt check the year of manufacture of the tyres. When got home late had a look but couldnt find the code. Checked again this morn and it seems to have been filed off on all tyres but I think I can make out 07 on the tyres.

What should I do? The tyres were not overly cheap or anything. I would have said good value but for the price would expect new and not 7 years old. Should I contact the fitter or have are there any rules regarding the age fitters should sell new tyres. Thanks in advance for help. I know I was stupid but based on recommendations on this site I was probably more trustful than I normally would be.

flyguy

If true, don't accept it and go back. Even an nct would look at that and they mark it if older than 5 years I think (but not a fail).
Are you sure you're looking in the right place for the week/year on the tyres? If you can make out 07, you sure that's not the week?

stupid_is_as _stupid_does

flyguy wrote: »

If true, don't accept it and go back. Even an nct would look at that and they mark it if older than 5 years I think (but not a fail).
Are you sure you're looking in the right place for the week/year on the tyres? If you can make out 07, you sure that's not the week?

I think I am. I looked up how to check them and its after DOT 4 letters then part that I think has been filed on all 4 tyres which I think i can make out on a couple of the tyres 2507 I will double check on my lunch break

VeVeX

What is the tyre brand and model?

flyguy

Just in case: http://www.etyres.co.uk/images/dot_code.jpg
I've seen codes randomly placed on tyres though, as in different info on different parts, not all neatly in a line. Also sometimes there are blank fields, dunno why but have seen it.

stupid_is_as _stupid_does

vredestein Hi-tracs

(not hi-trac 2)

stupid_is_as _stupid_does

flyguy wrote: »

Just in case:
I've seen codes randomly placed on tyres though, as in different info on different parts, not all neatly in a line. Also sometimes there are blank fields, dunno why but have seen it.

Thanks for this. Looks about right except only 4 letters and not two sets of 4. Date code should be exactly there but I can barely make it out on the tyres.I will look again as soon as I get a chance.

Kenny Logins

I wouldn't accept those tyres if the date stamp has been removed!

VeVeX

stupid_is_as _stupid_does wrote: »

vredestein Hi-tracs

(not hi-trac 2)

That particular tyre was discontinued in 2011 so it could well have been manufactured in 2007 as you suspect.

stupid_is_as _stupid_does

VeVeX wrote: »

That particular tyre was discontinued in 2011 so it could well have been manufactured in 2007 as you suspect.

Yeah I went out and checked the tyre again. With a wipe of a damp cloth I could see its 4907 date code scratched off on two of the tyres doesnt seem to be any code on the other two. Thanks. I will leave it at that and not post any more on the subject and contact the seller.

The Real B-man

Are you sure there not part worn?

stupid_is_as _stupid_does

All sorted with seller and brand new 2014 tyres on the car. Thanks for replies.

CiniO

stupid_is_as _stupid_does wrote: »

All sorted with seller and brand new 2014 tyres on the car. Thanks for replies.

Good to hear, but I'd say this does not apply anymore.

I bought new tyres yesterday form an independent fitter with a good reputation.

Even if he sorted you out once you complained, I'd call such fitter just a chancer. 9/10 wouldn't come back. Brilliant way to do business for him.

homingbird

I know of a garage that bought up all the good tyres off a car breaker yard to sell as new so be very careful where you buy your tyres.