Tire Date ?

[JF Coastal_imp]

Hey Guys,

Checking my tires for the date manufactured just now. And inside the tire in the oval it reads 6215. My bike is a 2014 and the last time I checked there is only 52 weeks in a year. Any thoughts ? They are the OEM tires by the way.

THanks,

JF

 

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Hey Guys,

Checking my tires for the date manufactured just now. And inside the tire in the oval it reads 6215. My bike is a 2014 and the last time I checked there is only 52 weeks in a year. Any thoughts ? They are the OEM tires by the way.

THanks,

JF

What brand of tire, Dunlop or Bridgestone? Better double check that date code.

There is nothing to be concerned about, the tire was made in 2015, unless you are noticing some cracking or other physical defects.

If you were doing a track day with a fast super sport bike, no I wouldn't run any tire that old, but for the CB1100 as most riders use it, there will be no compromise to grip or handling at all. Manufacturers say five years shelf life is standard, you are well within that.

Motorcyclist-Ari Henning on Tire Life and Service

 

[the Ferret]

I never worry about getting old tires, I wear them out in 6 months lol

 

[Cbgaz_imp]

Hey Guys,

Checking my tires for the date manufactured just now. And inside the tire in the oval it reads 6215. My bike is a 2014 and the last time I checked there is only 52 weeks in a year. Any thoughts ? They are the OEM tires by the way.

THanks,

JF

That’s strange because my tyre is also 6215. On a Dunlop. Mines a 2013 model don’t think it’s OE. I have asked around and nobody’s got the answer.

 

[SportsterDoc]

If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014

 

[SportsterDoc]

For my Dunlops, the EU after DOT indicates plant location
Sumitomo Rubber Industries
City of Toyota
Aichi Prefecture
Japan

http://www.harriger.com/tire5.htm

Just in case you wanted to know (probably not!)

 

[Ulvetanna_imp]

If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014

Yep, there are several codes stamped about the tire, must ensure you are looking at the right one.

 

[Cbgaz_imp]

If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014

6215 is in the oval.

 

[the Ferret]

so 62nd week of 2015 then lol

 

[SportsterDoc]

If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014

6215 is in the oval.

6215 is in the oval.
As it is on mine, however it is NOT preceded by DOT and is not the DOT code.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Metric years have 100 weeks .......

 

[Django]

Metric years have 100 weeks .......

Yeah, and 10 days the week. :beerchug:

 

[Cbgaz_imp]

Mine actually read 6214. ?

And in England we are still using LSD. not metric.

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Good times good times

 

[SportsterDoc]

Mine actually read 6214. ?

And in England we are still using LSD. not metric.

What did you find on the tire, looking 180 degrees across the diameter from the 6214?

That impression is preceded by DOT (Department of Transportation), a USA requirement. Without DOT, it is not a DOT number.

 

[Cbgaz_imp]

Mine actually read 6214. ?

And in England we are still using LSD. not metric.

What did you find on the tire, looking 180 degrees across the diameter from the 6214?

That impression is preceded by DOT (Department of Transportation), a USA requirement. Without DOT, it is not a DOT number.

What did you find on the tire, looking 180 degrees across the diameter from the 6214?

That impression is preceded by DOT (Department of Transportation), a USA requirement. Without DOT, it is not a DOT number.
DOT EU4j WANM1415 B.

 

[SportsterDoc]

Mine actually read 6214. ?

And in England we are still using LSD. not metric.

What did you find on the tire, looking 180 degrees across the diameter from the 6214?

That impression is preceded by DOT (Department of Transportation), a USA requirement. Without DOT, it is not a DOT number.

What did you find on the tire, looking 180 degrees across the diameter from the 6214?

That impression is preceded by DOT (Department of Transportation), a USA requirement. Without DOT, it is not a DOT number.
DOT EU4j WANM1415 B.

14th week of 2015

 

[Cbgaz_imp]

Mine actually read 6214. ?

And in England we are still using LSD. not metric.

What did you find on the tire, looking 180 degrees across the diameter from the 6214?

That impression is preceded by DOT (Department of Transportation), a USA requirement. Without DOT, it is not a DOT number.

What did you find on the tire, looking 180 degrees across the diameter from the 6214?

That impression is preceded by DOT (Department of Transportation), a USA requirement. Without DOT, it is not a DOT number.
DOT EU4j WANM1415 B.

14th week of 2015

14th week of 2015