Parking on Concrete
We have a 2009 Montana and went through a series of tires last year while traveling. I know I am not overweight, tire pressures are correct in accordance with the plate on the trailer, I don't go over 60-65 during hauls, and have the wheel bearing repacked and inspected at the beginning of the travel year. I know, or suspect that the tracking is good. That is because I inspect the tires for wear and heat at every stop (fuel or otherwise). Now here is my question.
I was told by a camper that parking on concrete for long periods was bad for the tires. I park as much as 6 months on a covered concrete pad during the winter. We live in our trailer full-time. I went back to the tire salesman and asked this question and they said they had never heard of that problem but the tires should be covered to prevent sun damage. The tires are not in sunlight for more than a few minutes a day. We are in a dry climate, the high desert of southern CA.
I would appreciate any help. We can't afford another year of lost tires. The cost of the tires and the damage sucks.
I was told by a camper that parking on concrete for long periods was bad for the tires. I park as much as 6 months on a covered concrete pad during the winter. We live in our trailer full-time. I went back to the tire salesman and asked this question and they said they had never heard of that problem but the tires should be covered to prevent sun damage. The tires are not in sunlight for more than a few minutes a day. We are in a dry climate, the high desert of southern CA.
I would appreciate any help. We can't afford another year of lost tires. The cost of the tires and the damage sucks.
