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Tires have a shelf life! Tread depth means nothing.
And here in AZ, with our blazing hot highways and dry desert air you need to be aware of the tires on you truck!
You should not buy tires older than 5 years! (7 if its just a spare)
The tire's birth date is seen here,

at the end of the DOT code in the oval; the last 4 numbers.

the week made
(XX XX)
the year made

This tire was made in February 2009.

blow outs in jeeps especially, can be a death sentence. be safe everyone!
thanks

Good advice!!!

I think this is something people usually overlook and now that ya mentioned it I’m gonna go outside and check mine but even if they’re within good dates…….. you don’t want to see what my tires look like.

i actually had one come apart on me once in my chevelle...
the tread just peal off, thank god it stopped after a couple inches though
i though i twisted my driveshaft the cavitation was so intense

theyre written on the inside of my tires. where the white letters are.
be sure to check yours

its good to know this when your buying "new" tires too
you can negotiate for a lower price ;D