whyverne14 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I swear I can't find a date on the rear tires. The front tires are obviously brandy new. The PO probably didn't want to spring for rear tires. I was laying on the ground with a flashlight and couldn't find anything that reads DOT. There's a blank space with a star asterisk thingy, but nothing is there. Anyway, they look older even though the tread is fine. So I'm going to go for it. A local shop's site says they have the Hankook RA08s. Walmart says they can get 'em a little cheaper but I don't know if I trust them for duallys. I also took into consideration that there are Walmarts everywhere if I have a problem, but since none of them stock that tire, is that an advantage? On the theory that it's easier to let air out than to put it in, I think I'll tell them to start at 60 psi. Is there anything else this Newbie should be considering? Have a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I swear I can't find a date on the rear tires. This may sound like a dumb question - but did you check both sides of the tire? DOT date code is only required to be on one side of the tire. Most tires have been date codes since the early 1970s although the older codes do not give an exact year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyverne14 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 This may sound like a dumb question - but did you check both sides of the tire? DOT date code is only required to be on one side of the tire. Most tires have been date codes since the early 1970s although the older codes do not give an exact year. What? Crawl under there with the bees and the biting flies? I hate them biting flies, they never give up. HeeHee. No but I see cracks in the sidewalls. I don't like cracks. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I think cracks in the tires trumps any date code you might find. I guess any buying decision should include whether or not the tire shop is equipped to handle the size & weight (hoist & doors) and duallies (tire machine & balancing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyverne14 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yeah, I can actually get my thumbnail into some of those cracks. I work for an auto parts store and we use this shop. I'm going to call them in the morning. Planning a trip soon to Cherry Springs State Park, PA. Supposed to be the darkest place in PA. Need some good weather to star gaze. See how the old rig handles the Eastern Mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I don't like cracks. Speaking of dark places, I guess you won't be running for Mayor of Toronto any time soon then. http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianprogressiveworld.com%2F2013%2F10%2F31%2Ftoronto-police-video-showing-mayor-rob-ford-smoking-crack-cocaine%2F&tbnid=_w8OhQHCpjhXcM:&docid=0oiWRM8bRwrN3M&h=546&w=970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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