Does the age of a tyre matter?

Q: Does the age of a tyre matter?

Does the age of a tyre matter? Tyre Safety: The 5-Year Rule Tyres are considered new and safe for sale for as long as 5 years since they were made, based on international standards. In the UAE, a tyre can be used for a maximum of five years from its manufacture date (Dubai RTA). Check the date before you buy and before your vehicle inspection. How to check find the DOT code on the tyre sidewall. The last four digits show the week and year it was made. For example, 3925 means week 39 of 2025, so this tyre can be used until week 39 of 2030. Replace tyres earlier if the tread is below 1.6 mm, or if you see cracks, bulges or other damage.

Tyre Safety: The 5-Year Rule

Tyres are considered new and safe for sale for as long as 5 years since they were made, based on international standards.

In the UAE, a tyre can be used for a maximum of five years from its manufacture date (Dubai RTA). Check the date before you buy and before your vehicle inspection.

How to check

find the DOT code on the tyre sidewall. The last four digits show the week and year it was made. For example, 3925 means week 39 of 2025, so this tyre can be used until week 39 of 2030.

Replace tyres earlier if the tread is below 1.6 mm, or if you see cracks, bulges or other damage.