My Michelin tires are just starting to show some barely detectable cracking. tire dates are 24/12 so a little over 5 years old. I keep them cover whenever stored. Any idea how much long I can run them safely?How are Continental Tires? FMCA have a special pricing for members on Michelin's and Continental's, the Contintenal's are a lot cheaper, just wondering how the handle and ride.The Michelin's are about $715 295/75/22.5 (a Michelin size) Continental's are about $411 for 295/75/22.5 an equivalent size to the Michelin's if I'm figuring right.

Not sure about Continentals in your size, but you might also look at Hankook tires. They seem to get good reviews across the board.

I ran that size Continental on our Alpine 38'. No problems.

I would not drive tires with cracks across the street never mind on mountain roads or interstate highways.

Wow thats disappointing from a big dollar tire. I wouldn't drive around my motorhome with cracked tires. There are other brands out there. Do your own research. I have decided on Sumitomo's this spring.

I would get an opinion from a qualified (and reputable) tire shop. Slight surface cracks may simply indicate aging and weathering but not be a safety concern. Deep cracks are very much a safety concern.I personally would not hesitate to use Continental (or most any other DOT-approved brand) of tires in the correct size and load range for the vehicle.

Another tire question | Good Sam Community

26 Replies

Terryallan
Explorer II
Dec 14, 2017
supercub wrote:
My Michelin tires are just starting to show some barely detectable cracking. tire dates are 24/12 so a little over 5 years old. I keep them cover whenever stored. Any idea how much long I can run them safely?
.

Should already be off. Lot of weight to carry on cracked tires
DrewE
Explorer II
Dec 14, 2017
I would get an opinion from a qualified (and reputable) tire shop. Slight surface cracks may simply indicate aging and weathering but not be a safety concern. Deep cracks are very much a safety concern.

I personally would not hesitate to use Continental (or most any other DOT-approved brand) of tires in the correct size and load range for the vehicle.
wvabeer
Explorer
Dec 14, 2017
Wow thats disappointing from a big dollar tire. I wouldn't drive around my motorhome with cracked tires. There are other brands out there. Do your own research. I have decided on Sumitomo's this spring.
DaveG39
Explorer
Dec 14, 2017
I would not drive tires with cracks across the street never mind on mountain roads or interstate highways.
wolfe10
Explorer
Dec 14, 2017
I ran that size Continental on our Alpine 38'. No problems.
donn0128
Explorer II
Dec 14, 2017
Not sure about Continentals in your size, but you might also look at Hankook tires. They seem to get good reviews across the board.

Forum Discussion

Another tire question

26 Replies

About Motorhome Group

Related Content

Another solar question.

18" tire question - ANOTHER UPDATE

Another tire question

Another tire question

Another Tire Question