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How do you read a tire date on BFGoodrich?
How to Determine the Age of BF Goodrich Tires
- Look for the letters “DOT” to find the Department of Transportation number on the tire sidewall.
- Find the four numbers at the end of the code.
- Look at the last two numbers to determine the year of manufacture.
What does ta stand for on BFGoodrich tires?
Originally Posted by RedneckJeep. As a long time mechanic and tire man the T/A in BF Goodrich tires means “Traction Advantage”.
Are BF Goodrich tires made by Michelin?
BFGoodrich is an American tire company. Originally part of the industrial conglomerate Goodrich Corporation, it was acquired in 1990 (along with Uniroyal, then The Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company) by the French tire maker Michelin….BFGoodrich.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Parent | Michelin |
| Website | www.bfgoodrichtires.com |
Where are BF Goodrich Radial TA tires made?
The company produces its tires at three different facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL, Wooburn, IN and Opelika, AL. In fact, you can check the tires yourself to if they are made-in-America. Every tire sold in America comes printed with a DOT (Department of Transportation) number on the sidewall.
Where is the MSPN number on a tire?
The DOT markings can be found on the sidewall right above the bead. If it is not one of these products, the tire is not part of this recall.
Is there an age limit on tires?
All tyres (including spare tyres) more than ten years old should be removed from service and replaced with new tyres. Verify the physical age of any car tyre by examining the markings on the tyre sidewall following the “DOT” symbol.
Who owns BFGoodrich?
Raytheon Technologies
Goodrich Corporation/Parent organizations
Is BFGoodrich a good brand?
As one of the best tire brands in the industry, BF Goodrich’s emphasis is firmly focused on performance car and truck/SUV tires. The brand has earned a name for itself as one of the top tire companies for off-roading.
What year did BF Goodrich TA radials come out?
1976
“I would say that the BFGoodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A revolutionized the Jeep and 4×4 market when it was introduced in 1976,” said Rick Pewe of Four Wheeler Network. “The new tread pattern, white-letter sidewalls, and radial construction were unlike any other tire produced.