Tire DOT Date Code and Aging Audit

Inspection template for reviewing tire inventory DOT week-and-year codes, identifying tires aged beyond store policy, and documenting markdown or removal from sale.

Inspection Setup and Scope

• Audit date and location recorded
• Store tire aging policy threshold confirmed
  Enter the maximum allowed tire age in years under store policy.
• Inventory areas included in audit identified
• Reference policy or SOP available to inspector
  Confirm the current tire aging policy, markdown procedure, or SOP is available during the audit.

DOT Date Code Verification

• DOT date code legible on tire sidewall
  Check that the DOT code can be read without removing the tire from safe storage unless necessary.
• DOT week-and-year code recorded
  Record the 4-digit DOT date code or note if the tire uses an older format that requires escalation.
• Manufacturing week identified
  Enter the manufacturing week from the DOT code.
• Manufacturing year identified
  Enter the 4-digit manufacturing year from the DOT code.
• DOT code matches tire record or SKU
  Verify the DOT date code matches the inventory record, purchase record, or tire identification label.

Age and Sale Eligibility Review

• Tire age calculated from DOT code
  Enter the tire age in years based on the DOT week-and-year code.
• Tire is within store age policy
  Mark No if the tire exceeds the approved age threshold or if the age cannot be verified.
• Tire exceeds six-year audit threshold
  Use this item when the store policy is six years or when a stricter threshold applies. Tires beyond threshold should be flagged for removal or markdown.
• Sale status determined

Condition and Storage Review

• No visible cracking, dry rot, or sidewall deterioration
  Inspect the sidewall and tread area for age-related deterioration, cracking, or other visible defects.
• No visible deformation, flat spotting, or bead damage
  Check for storage damage that could affect tire integrity or customer safety.
• Tires stored away from direct sunlight and heat sources
  Verify storage conditions reduce accelerated aging and deterioration.
• Tires stored clean, dry, and off the ground or on approved racks
  Confirm storage method supports inventory protection and prevents damage.

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

• Non-compliant tires tagged and segregated
  Confirm tires failing age or condition criteria are physically separated from saleable inventory.
• Disposition documented for each failed tire
• Corrective action owner assigned
  Enter the person or role responsible for completing the disposition or markdown action.
• Inspector signature