ok I'm pretty sure I know the answer as ive been researching on here. however id just like to verify before dropping the money.we bought a 2010 crossroads and it has original tires. it was only pulled less than 1000 miles. Tires look great. I'm going to south Carolina next month and I don't want to blow a tire. been there and done that. So I have an appt wed to put some new Carlisle tires. should I chance it?

If it were me, yeah, I'd pop for the new tires. Just on age alone you're pushing it, and you don't know how they've been treated, how many curbs they've banged, how long they've set without moving or been run under inflated, etc. Bite the bullet and start off fresh, for your own piece of mind.

6 years of sitting almost full time (only 1000 miles) is good reason to replace the tires now. Don't wait until you have one fail on the road.

You don't mention how big the unit is or what size the tires are, but if it is a big heavy 5th wheel, I would not buy a Carlisle tires in a 16" size. JMO of course.But getting new tires is a very good idea after sitting that long.

Yes you should change your tires but Carlisle tires are made in China, I'm be looking for another brand.

fj12ryder wrote:You don't mention how big the unit is or what size the tires are, but if it is a big heavy 5th wheel, I would not buy a Carlisle tires in a 16" size. JMO of course.But getting new tires is a very good idea after sitting that long.It's 9200 dry and tires are 235 80 16I read a bunch of posts on China bombs. I'm going on the word of the tire shop manager. He says they are good tires. I've dealt with them for a while. Thanks all for comments. I was pretty certain but I think I needed nudge.

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azdryheat
Explorer
May 10, 2016
I prefer not to take chances with trailer tires so I use only - Michelin XPS Ribs LT235/85R16/E. Chinese tires have even been known to pop when mounted as spares with zero time on the road. Terrible quality.
laknox
Nomad
May 10, 2016
I have the Carlisles and they're going into their 3rd year. So far, so good. Given that they have a 75 mph speed rating, and most of us don't drive that fast, I think they're a different beast than they were 3-4 years ago. Not saying that you shouldn't look elsewhere, but don't discount the Carlisles out of hand, either.

Lyle
stew47
Explorer
May 10, 2016
fj12ryder wrote:
You don't mention how big the unit is or what size the tires are, but if it is a big heavy 5th wheel, I would not buy a Carlisle tires in a 16" size. JMO of course.

But getting new tires is a very good idea after sitting that long.

It's 9200 dry and tires are 235 80 16

I read a bunch of posts on China bombs. I'm going on the word of the tire shop manager. He says they are good tires. I've dealt with them for a while.

Thanks all for comments. I was pretty certain but I think I needed nudge.
corvettekent
Explorer
May 10, 2016
Yes you should change your tires but Carlisle tires are made in China, I'm be looking for another brand.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
May 10, 2016
You don't mention how big the unit is or what size the tires are, but if it is a big heavy 5th wheel, I would not buy a Carlisle tires in a 16" size. JMO of course.

But getting new tires is a very good idea after sitting that long.
BB_TX
Nomad
May 10, 2016
6 years of sitting almost full time (only 1000 miles) is good reason to replace the tires now. Don't wait until you have one fail on the road.
brirene
Explorer
May 10, 2016
If it were me, yeah, I'd pop for the new tires. Just on age alone you're pushing it, and you don't know how they've been treated, how many curbs they've banged, how long they've set without moving or been run under inflated, etc. Bite the bullet and start off fresh, for your own piece of mind.

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