Discount Tire just lost my business

I used to ignore the date codes on tires until I had a new (old) one blow out when my wife was driving. Never had to worry about that years ago but just like other things today tires just aren't made with the same quality and amount of materials as they were. Used to be a 4 ply tire actually had 4 plies instead of just rated 4 plies.

12 year old tires are just that, 12 years old.