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Tire Date ?
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JF Coastal Offline
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Tire Date ?
Hey Guys,

Checking my tires for the date manufactured just now. And inside the tire in the oval it reads 6215. My bike is a 2014 and the last time I checked there is only 52 weeks in a year. Any thoughts ? They are the OEM tires by the way.

THanks,

JF

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12-19-2017 11:32 AM
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Ulvetanna Away
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RE: Tire Date ?
(12-19-2017 11:32 AM)JF Coastal Wrote:  Hey Guys,

Checking my tires for the date manufactured just now. And inside the tire in the oval it reads 6215. My bike is a 2014 and the last time I checked there is only 52 weeks in a year. Any thoughts ? They are the OEM tires by the way.

THanks,

JF
What brand of tire, Dunlop or Bridgestone? Better double check that date code.

There is nothing to be concerned about, the tire was made in 2015, unless you are noticing some cracking or other physical defects.

If you were doing a track day with a fast super sport bike, no I wouldn't run any tire that old, but for the CB1100 as most riders use it, there will be no compromise to grip or handling at all. Manufacturers say five years shelf life is standard, you are well within that.

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12-19-2017 12:19 PM
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The ferret Online
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RE: Tire Date ?
I never worry about getting old tires, I wear them out in 6 months lol

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12-19-2017 03:00 PM
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Cbgaz Offline
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RE: Tire Date ?
(12-19-2017 11:32 AM)JF Coastal Wrote:  Hey Guys,

Checking my tires for the date manufactured just now. And inside the tire in the oval it reads 6215. My bike is a 2014 and the last time I checked there is only 52 weeks in a year. Any thoughts ? They are the OEM tires by the way.

THanks,

JF

That’s strange because my tyre is also 6215. On a Dunlop. Mines a 2013 model don’t think it’s OE. I have asked around and nobody’s got the answer.
12-19-2017 04:46 PM
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SportsterDoc Offline
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RE: Tire Date ?
If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014

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(This post was last modified: 12-19-2017 06:22 PM by SportsterDoc.)
12-19-2017 05:30 PM
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SportsterDoc Offline
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RE: Tire Date ?
For my Dunlops, the EU after DOT indicates plant location
Sumitomo Rubber Industries
City of Toyota
Aichi Prefecture
Japan

http://www.harriger.com/tire5.htm

Just in case you wanted to know (probably not!)

23 Guzzi V7 SE 23 Yam XT250
18 Yam Bolt 22 Triumph St Twin 20 CanAm Ryker
14 Honda CB1100 18 Yam XT250 16 Guzzi V7II
17 Yam TW200 12 Triumph Bonnie 02 Sportster 1200S
03 Sportster 883 76 Honda CB750F 75 Honda CB360
70 Yam CT1 72 Yam CT2 72 Yam AT2
70 Honda SL350 70 Honda CL350 67 Honda CL160
67 Honda CB16062 Honda CA110
12-19-2017 06:42 PM
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Ulvetanna Away
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RE: Tire Date ?
(12-19-2017 05:30 PM)SportsterDoc Wrote:  If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014
Yep, there are several codes stamped about the tire, must ensure you are looking at the right one.
12-19-2017 06:52 PM
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Cbgaz Offline
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RE: Tire Date ?
(12-19-2017 05:30 PM)SportsterDoc Wrote:  If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014

6215 is in the oval.
12-20-2017 07:14 AM
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The ferret Online
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RE: Tire Date ?
so 62nd week of 2015 then lol

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12-20-2017 07:41 AM
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SportsterDoc Offline
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RE: Tire Date ?
(12-20-2017 07:14 AM)Cbgaz Wrote:  
(12-19-2017 05:30 PM)SportsterDoc Wrote:  If you look 180 degrees from the 6215, you will find the date code, preceded by DOT EUIX on mine.
In the oval: WANM 0814 = 8th week of 2014

6215 is in the oval.

As it is on mine, however it is NOT preceded by DOT and is not the DOT code.

23 Guzzi V7 SE 23 Yam XT250
18 Yam Bolt 22 Triumph St Twin 20 CanAm Ryker
14 Honda CB1100 18 Yam XT250 16 Guzzi V7II
17 Yam TW200 12 Triumph Bonnie 02 Sportster 1200S
03 Sportster 883 76 Honda CB750F 75 Honda CB360
70 Yam CT1 72 Yam CT2 72 Yam AT2
70 Honda SL350 70 Honda CL350 67 Honda CL160
67 Honda CB16062 Honda CA110
12-20-2017 09:10 AM
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