COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Millions of people will travel by car this holiday weekend, but before you hit the road, make sure your vehicle is safe. You could be driving on old tires even if it was a recent purchase.
Safety experts say the tires on your vehicle should not be older than six years. It's believed that even in storage, a tire can dry out and lose its tread.
Currently, there are no plans from the tire industry or the federal government to issue warnings.
Experts said the only way for consumers to protect themselves is to be proactive and learn where to find the date on your tires and how to read it.
On the sidewall of the tire, you'll find a four-digit code if the tire was made in 2000. If the tire was manufactured in the 1990s, you'll find a three-digit code.
For example, the code reading 1406 means the tire was made in the 14th week of 2006.
For 1405, the tire was made in the 14th week of 2005.
If the tire has a blank space, that means the manufactured date is on the other side of the tire.
There is no law about selling new tires that were manufactured several years ago, so it's up to the consumer to ask about the age of tires before purchase.
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