![]() ![]() This is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) part provided. For the most part, this is fine. ![]() Most drivers replace car tires and wheel with the same make, model and size that are already on the vehicle. ![]() There are other codes published on your sidewall that indicate the manufacturer, the usage designation (P is for passenger), the width in millimeters, the ratio of height to width, the rim diameter size, load index, speed rating, and temperature grade, among others. Units this old have considerably higher risk of the steel belt in the tread suddenly separating from the rest of the rubber. A tire’s age is printed on its sidewall. Look for the four-digit code after the DOT (Department of Transportation). The first two numbers represent the week manufactured and the last two digits represent the year. So, if your sidewall is imprinted with DOT A3TY PXH6 4816, the 4816 indicates the 48th week of 2016. Sidewalls imprinted with a three-digit code were made prior to 2000. ![]()
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