Tyre DOT code (manufacture date)

The last four digits of the date code moulded on a tyre's sidewall give the week and year it was made, so '2326' means the 23rd week of 2026. On a new car all four tyres should be of a similar age.

Check it on the delivery checklist

Often mixed up with

Checked against this source on 18 Sep 2026. Every term