We're picking up a new 2018 Cougar 310RLS on Friday. Our 2011 Elkridge 29RKSA will go up on consignment tomorrow. The OEM Trailer King tires (235/80/16) have about two years life left based on the DOT code and 6 year max life before replacement rule-of-thumb.Suggestions/advice on whether to run the OEM tires for a bit, or just buy the cheap insurance in terms of replacements now? I'd likely go with Maxxis if I do replace them, but wanted to hear from the forum for advice please...

You can collect a little interest on that cash if you wait.

jdc1 wrote:You can collect a little interest on that cash if you wait.I realize...but any interest earned goes right out the window in the case of a blowout. I'm really trying to determine how much risk there is with that brand of tire from the factory....

Wait to the very last minute.Peace of mind is over-rated.

do a really good inspection, any minor cracks I,d change them ,just ain,t worth the damage a tire causes when it starts flopping under your rv. p.s who,the guru that says tires will go 6yrs. some less some a lot more.

If it were mine; I would replace them ASAP.

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jdc1
Explorer II
Jul 07, 2020
You can collect a little interest on that cash if you wait.
Kalama_Kurt
Explorer
Jul 07, 2020
jdc1 wrote:
You can collect a little interest on that cash if you wait.

I realize...but any interest earned goes right out the window in the case of a blowout. I'm really trying to determine how much risk there is with that brand of tire from the factory....
Tyler0215
Explorer
Jul 07, 2020
Wait to the very last minute.
Peace of mind is over-rated.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Jul 07, 2020
do a really good inspection, any minor cracks I,d change them ,just ain,t worth the damage a tire causes when it starts flopping under your rv. p.s who,the guru that says tires will go 6yrs. some less some a lot more.
Allworth
Explorer II
Jul 07, 2020
If it were mine; I would replace them ASAP.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Jul 07, 2020
Put them on Craigslist while you can still sell them. That amount of money will be much better that the eleven cents interest you might get.
Kalama_Kurt
Explorer
Jul 07, 2020
Allworth wrote:
If it were mine; I would replace them ASAP.

A Titanium owner! We had one a few years back. Absolutely loved the concept and build quality. Sure wish Heartland would have taken the design to market with a successful model!

Thanks for the response...
Kalama_Kurt
Explorer
Jul 07, 2020
Lynnmor wrote:
Put them on Craigslist while you can still sell them. That amount of money will be much better that the eleven cents interest you might get.

LOL...

I did this with my truck tires, as I needed Mud & Snow rated for crossing the mountain passes in winter. Never gave it a thought with the trailer tires....thanks!
RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Jul 07, 2020
jdc1 wrote:
You can collect a little interest on that cash if you wait.

Now that's just funny!! Interest?? Seriously?? Have you seen what banks and CD's are paying? But, thanks for the laugh just the same.

My vote: New tires now, sell the others on CL (as another poster has mentioned)
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 07, 2020
Go with GY ENDURANCE. Other than the possibility of a road hazard the tires have a 100% positive track record with 3.5 years on the market.