For one woman, buying what she thought were brand new tires turned into a nightmare. The tires, which were 12 years old, exploded on the highway.
Old tires can be dangerous. Rubber simply deteriorates over time. And at some point the tires are not suitable for use on public roads. A woman from Oslo can sign it.
The tires on her car, which she thought were new, exploded on the motorway. What could have ended as a terrible accident luckily cost only a scare.
That's what Motor writes.
After the explosion, the other three tires were examined. And here it turned out that they were all dated no less than 12 years ago. Something the woman claims she knew nothing about.
Instead, she claims to have bought them new for DKK 3,100. But according to the brand's dealer, they should have been replaced on the car and thrown away for recycling a long time ago.
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– The tires should have been changed several years ago. It is not wise to use them, writes another tire dealer in a statement to Motor .
The dealer who initially sold the tires immediately agreed to replace the tires with a (completely) new set free of charge. But those tires never showed up.
The case subsequently ended up in the Norwegian Consumer Complaints Board, where the tire shop defended itself with the fact that the woman knew very well that she was buying some used tyres. No one on the appeals board believed that. So now the woman has got her 3,100 kroner back.
Disagreements between consumers and business operators are not unusual. Not here at home either, although there is actually only one car brand in the so-called hanging cupboard from the Appeals Board for Cars. Read more about it here.
Here's how you can check yourself whether the tires on your car are too old:
It is important to check the age of the tire to ensure optimal safety and performance, as older tires can become more worn and less efficient.
Follow this guide to find out if your tire is too old. If the tire is over this age, you should consider replacing it to maintain safety.
Find the DOT code on the side of the tire – this code contains information about the tire's origin and date of manufacture.
Look for the last four digits of the DOT code. These show the date of manufacture.
The first two numbers show the production week , while the last two numbers show the year .
Example: If the code ends in 4523 , the tire was manufactured in week 45 of 2023 .
An assessment of the age of the tire (remember rule):
Recommended lifetime for tires is usually up to 6-10 years depending on tire use and storage.
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