How to lookup the DOT code in Tire ?

DOT code is 3811

Example : 3811

38 is the code represent the week of production during the year.

11 is the code represent the year of manufacture.

If your DOT code is a 3-digit number, it means your tire was produced before 2000.

Tire / Tyre Tips

Regular inspections make your tire last longer, save you money and protect you on the road.Get the most of your tires with these tips from :

1) Tires lose about 1 psi (pound per square inch) of pressure each month, so be sure to check your tires pressure monthly.

2) Keeping your tires properly inflated can save you up to $0.11 per gallon.

3) Please be sure to check all your tires annually.

4) Only 19% of consumers properly check and inflate their tires.

5) Most vehicles should have a tire rotation done every 5000 to 8000 miles.

6) Under inflated tires lower gas mileage by 0.3% for every 1 psi drop in pressure.

7) 1 in 4 cars have atleast one tire that is significantly under inflated. Be sure to check your tires regularly for other wear and tear, like cuts and abrasions.

Please refer NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administation) for further details.