What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?
- Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
- Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
- Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
- Correct answer: The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).
Tire rubber dries out and hardens with age even when the tire has never been used, so a "new" tire that sat in storage for years can be unsafe. Check the manufacture date marked on the sidewall and make sure the tire is not over six years old. Matching size matters too, but it is not the only check, so the options saying "only" are wrong.