DOT ID.

[Dan Weaver]

It does seems like that would be the code, but it doesn't line up
with the DOT code format on the Michelin website.

If you can find some other codes we might be able to break it down.
Dan

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, jon lechich
wrote:
> I thought all that B38T ABV X557 was the DOT Code. I followed the
DOT Logo and nothing more after that. Jon
>
> Well it to dark outside to go under the rig again but to tomorrow
I will climb under the beast and do some more rubbings. Thats the
only way I can read anything between those tires. Jon
>
> Dan Weaver wrote:
>
>
> http://www.michelintruck.com/michelintruck/hom_us.jsp
>
> Has lot's of info on truck and RV tires including how to read the
> sidewall codes. 52 weeks in a year, so week 57 year 97 doesn't
> work out. Have you checked all 4 wheel positions for codes,
> including on the inside (hidden under the coach?)
>
> Dan
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" wrote:
> >
> > I seem to be having problems with posting things tonight? But
here
> I
> > go again. MY DOT NUMBER IS DOT B38T ABV X557
> >
> > Now here is the federal rule:How do I know how old my tires are?
> > Each tire has a required Department of Transportation number
> > imprinted on at least one of its sidewalls. That number begins
> with
> > the letters "DOT" and may contain up to 12 additional numbers
and
> > letters.
> >
> > The first and last digits are the most important for the tire
> owner.
> > The first 2 letters/numbers identify the manufacturer of the
> tires.
> > Prior to the year 2000, the last 3 digits of a DOT number
> represented
> > the week (2 digits) and the year (1 digit) of production.
> >
> > For example, if the last three digits are 439, the tire was
> produced
> > in the 43rd week of 1999. Tires produced after January 1, 2000
> have a
> > 4-digit date code at the end of the DOT number. The first 2
digits
> > represent the week of production and the last 2 digits represent
> the
> > last 2 digits of the year of production. So, 3500 as the last 4
> > numbers indicates that the tire was produced in the 35th week of
> the
> > year 2000.
> >
> >
> > Now if I'm reading this right my tire were manufactured on the
57
> > week
> > in 1997. Now am'I reading this right? need reply-And if I'm
> reading
> > this right well down to Les Swab I go! Jon
> > Jon Lechich
> > 1978 Wanderlodge
> > Bremerton Wahington
>
>
>
>
>
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