Hi folks.
As the title suggests I have a Pirelli P Zero DOT code question. The code in question is thus, DOT 93 Rx L971.
Now I don't believe these tyres are pre 2000 as the code seams to suggest as they are in excellent condition. I wondering of course if somebody can tell me with certainty what year this code relates to and how or why please?

Thanks in advance

 

Have a look on the other side of the tyre - the DOT age code may only be on one side.

 

Tried that, same code both sides

 

Pics? that's an incomplete code. Should be XXXX-XXXX-XXXX, or maybe only 2 in the date group if pre 2000, but that's unlikely at this age. You sure it's not on the inside of the tire?

 

93 is the plant code for pirelli romania, the rest of it I can't find good info for.

 

 

There should be a section that's embossed as in the photo below:



This shows the tyre was manufactured the third week of 2018/

 

The back side of the tire is the same? Can't be.

 

Exactly that - the pic posted by OP isn't a date code. If there's no code in an oval, it's pre-2000.

 

Begs the question, what year if it's pre 2000?

 

My XKR had a set of Pirelli PZeros on them, which looked like they were in excellent health, despite being 15+ years old. Given their likely age I changed them for a set of Falken Azenis FK510, which were a notable improvement.

If you can't find a date on them, maybe best to bite the bullet and invest in a new set.

 

cheers