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punjab66
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Jan 30, 2014

Do I need new tires??

We recently purchased a new/used 2008 Hitch Hiker II 32.5 UKTG. It does not appear to have many miles on it and the tires appear to be in excellent condition. However, we are planning a summer trip to Alaska and we are getting mixed opinions on the need to replace the tires. The guy at the dealership says it's not necessary. Any thoughts on this from someone who has done the Alcan Hwy??

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  • punjab66 wrote:
    Any thoughts on this from someone who has done the Alcan Hwy??


    If it were me, I'd install a new set of Michelin Rib or BF Goodrich Commercial T/A tires on your camper before I pulled it around the block...much less to Alaska and back.

    Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:)
  • Depending on the date code molded into the tire showing when the tire was manufactured, those tires are at least 6 years old. If your a gambling person, you get to decide if you think a 6 year old tire that has not been used and those tires have been just sitting are worth the gamble. When a tire fails, the damage a tire can cause could cost many times more than the cost of the tire.I would buy new, list the used ones on some site for sale and recoup some of the cost for the new tires and go travel with one less worry about if your tires will make the trip.
  • If they are Chinese made ST tires I would replace them with good quality LT tires.