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New Car, Old Tires? Uncover the 'Secret Code' to Prevent Fatal Tire Bursts

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News18•24-02-2026, 14:02

New Car, Old Tires? Uncover the 'Secret Code' to Prevent Fatal Tire Bursts

•Thousands of accidents and hundreds of deaths occur annually in India due to tire bursts, with incidents rising on expressways.
•New cars can have old tires; dealers sometimes sell 2-3 year old stock, and spare tires can be 4-5 years old.
•Tires have a 'secret code' (DOT code) on the sidewall, with the last four digits indicating the manufacturing week and year (WWYY).
•Tire companies recommend replacing tires after 5-6 years, even with good tread, as rubber degrades and cracks appear.
•Regularly check tire pressure, avoid overloading, do not exceed 80-100 km/h in summer, and replace cracked or bulging tires.

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