How Old Are Your Tires?

Want to know how to figure out when your tires were manufactured? Watch this video and I'll show you how to read tire date codes. Last weekend I was at the track and didn't do very well because I couldn't get any traction. It got me to thinking how old my tires were so I decided to check the dates and make a video about it. Looks like my tires aren't that old so I'll have to look for another possible reason I wasn't getting any traction. I think I'll start with the biggest set of drag radials I can stuff in the rear wheel wells. If that doesn't get it to hook up, it'll be time to start tweaking the suspension. Wish me luck. Intro music by Eric Cook "ETCG1 Intro". Thanks for watching! The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/blog Discussion about this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/17-ETCG1-Video-Discussions/69430-how-old-are-your-tires Links My tires: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-6273 Nitto 555's: https://www.americanmuscle.com/nitto-nt555-245-45-17.html Edgewater Race Park: http://www.edgewaterrace.com Related videos Fairmont Goes To The Drag Strip (Stock): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkOdD0P38ps Tires 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r547mitzNOw The Most Important Purchase For Your Vehicle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW2Tw3pJFqQ The Secret To a Quiet Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wggoyBrOVSA Are You a Tire Junkie?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHWTYuhzbGc Is It Better To Put Good Tires on the Front or Back?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLGFAZ7EFh4 New Tires and Wheels for the Fairmont: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buD3hrUfxJk How To Mount and Balance a Tire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hOZXIr1ujE How To Avoid TPMS Damage When Changing Tires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJaIIX92qyw&t=3s How To Change a Tire with the Tools In your Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlyrv-h97z8 How To Remove Wheel Locks Without a Key: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJUUyjJqk5A&t=4s Do You Need an Alignment?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBUxJSeYiow The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs **Answers to your Automotive Questions Here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Want more content from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG1