“We are extraordinarily disappointed by the fact that they are saying, 'We know this is a safety problem,' but they won't tell consumers,” said auto safety expert Sean Kane. As tires age, they can dry out and become brittle, leading to potential … (G in the tyre marking above), there is a tyre manufacture date stamped on the sidewall. Oddly this code is sometimes only one one sidewall so you might need to get under your car and look at the inward-facing side of the tyre. …

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Bayou Renaissance Man: The danger of older car tires