Two Tire Questions
My current Goodyears (LT 235/85R16 G Rated) are 6 years old. They look great and are always parked under my RV carport in the shade and on asphalt when not in use. Based on what I've read here they sh...
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Grey Sailor wrote:
"For Safety the rule of thumb is to replace tires when they reach 5 years from the date of manufacture. They may last longer with proper care but the odds are against you beyond five years of age. "
Wow...is this really the expected lifespan of trailer tires? I have LRG Goodyears on my 2014 Cedar Creek, and I was expecting to get the 10 year lifespan that is normal on past motorhomes with 22.5" Michelins. My rigs live in a garage when not traveling and protected with 303, so no sun abuse. Is there that much difference in the quality of trailer tires?
"living in a garage", and using 303, isn't going to get you 10 year's out of your GY tires that come on your 5er...22.5" Michelins on a MoHO isn't really going through the same as 4 to 6 ST or LT tires on a 5th wheel.
You can do the research and see what the manufacturer of the ST or LT tires recommend( ie, GY G614 RST, and I believe you'll see that one would be really "pushing the limits" to the nth degree if they're trying to get 10 years out of their 5er tire...May or may not work on a lighter 5er, but talking GVW's of 10,000 -12,000# and up, believe one would be pushing their luck to get 10 years out of the tires no matter how good they "look"...
