Tires and the 6 Month Rule

[Christopher K.]

Since my car is a '72 the date of an original tire can be determined. So, is a tire slightly out of the 6 month window (older)
subject to a point deduction, assuming everything else is correct? I know some items have a larger acceptable date range but I haven't been able to find specific information about tire dates. I've checked TM&J, Judging Manual, and archives!

Thanks for the help,

[Michael J.]

Re: Tires and the 6 Month Rule

As I remember the pre-2000 DOT date codes, I didn't think it is possible to be sure about what decade they were in.

[Edward J.]

Re: Tires and the 6 Month Rule

Chris, there are a few guys here on TDB that know how to read the codes, I Know that John Ballard is the exterior judge for 70/72 at the regional and national level events and I do not recall him looking that closely at the date of my72 spare tire, I went through the regional last year and although my spare is correct, just looking at a real deal tire it is sometimes easy to make a quick decision.

[Michael W.]

Re: Tires and the 6 Month Rule

As I remember the pre-2000 DOT date codes, I didn't think it is possible to be sure about what decade they were in.

This is true but the correct tire was not made in any previous or subsequent decade.

Never seen an exemption for tires from the six month rule.

[Christopher K.]

Re: Tires and the 6 Month Rule

Thanks for the replies,