Hi Richard, I would check the date code on that or any other tire I found on an 81car-truck-vanagon, or what ever with 100% of the tread. That tire may very well be dangerous, if its thirteen years old. Not saying it is, but I would feel better knowing! Howard. ** How to read a tire D.O.T. serial number: D.O.T. stands for Department of Transportation. This number is located on the lower sidewall of each tire, showing that the tire meets or exceeds the Department of Transportation safety standards. Understanding Tire D.O.T. Serial Numbers 12-digit number: 2000's production or later 11-digit number: 1990's production or earlier M6MJEH0R0911 M6: Mfgr Plant Code MJ: Government Size and Ply Code EHOR: Manufacturer Construction Code 0911: Tire Build Date (9th week of 2011) >> I am finding a lot of these 14 inch original tires in the spare tire >> holder of vanagons. >> Specially .. >> The Contental 185R14 C TRANSPORT RS 771. > > I have one of those from my '81 air-cooled with 100% tread. Make > me an offer, delivered here in Boulder.... |
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