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bacmb's avatar
bacmb
Explorer
Apr 20, 2017

Buy tires or not

We're going to pick up a used open range fifth wheel on Saturday. It's a 2014, and was purchased as guest room, never been on the road since delivery. The owner says that tires look perfect, no dry rot or other bad indicators, but I'm not sure what sitting for 2 1/2 years would do. Any thoughts?
  • Mandalay_Parr's avatar
    Mandalay_Parr
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2017
    I would but new right away before you take it home. They have been sitting for a long time.
    I just bought new tires and they said the best thing I could was to keep them rolling. Keeps the chemicals active.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2017
    or take one to a dealer to have it inspected inside and out.
  • avvidclif1's avatar
    avvidclif1
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2017
    That's a mathematical question. Less than $1k for 4 tires. $3-5k damage if tire blows.
  • Greene728's avatar
    Greene728
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2017
    Buy. Much cheaper than the alternative to what questionable tires can do if they blow.

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