Dry Rot Michelin XPS Versus Bridgestone R250
Hi All, Any information on which tire (Michelin Ribs XPS or Bridgestone R250) has shown the best resistance to dry rot (cracking side walls) would be appreciated. As both have excellent reviews,...
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I guess I am the exception...
I have XPS Ribs which are about 2.5 years old. All four have "ozone" cracks on both sides. I have spoken with Discount Tire and they will be replacing them under their road hazzard warranty. They have a little card to compare against the tires to determine warranty coverage.
Before the Ribs, I had BFG Commercial TA tires which did the exact same thing. They were replaced with the Michelin tires under warranty.
The tires are covered and maintained at 80 psi. The trailer does sit six months at a time, which I believe contributes to the issue. We typically use it for a few trips each summer and then it sits stationary for extended periods where we use it on a piece of property. It is also located in in a hot and dry area of Texas...
I have XPS Ribs which are about 2.5 years old. All four have "ozone" cracks on both sides. I have spoken with Discount Tire and they will be replacing them under their road hazzard warranty. They have a little card to compare against the tires to determine warranty coverage.
Before the Ribs, I had BFG Commercial TA tires which did the exact same thing. They were replaced with the Michelin tires under warranty.
The tires are covered and maintained at 80 psi. The trailer does sit six months at a time, which I believe contributes to the issue. We typically use it for a few trips each summer and then it sits stationary for extended periods where we use it on a piece of property. It is also located in in a hot and dry area of Texas...
