Could 10 year tires really be safe?

pweekly wrote:
Hi all. We have a MH with tires that are original. Manufactured in 2005 (the tires). We have taken it to get new tires now twice at the local truck/tire center and while I'm sure they would have loved to sell us tires, they keep inspecting them and telling us that they look great. The RV is stored indoors, level and is only used a couple of times per year. So, no sun/ozone on them nor extreme temps. We don't see any cracks or bulges in the sidewalls but since we are taking it to Florida in a month, I don't want to be completely stupid. Could they be ok? Thanks.
Trish

Have the tires been removed from the rim and inspected on the inside? Have the rear tires at least been removed and the space between the two tires on the rear been inspected? Our tires looked great too UNTIL the rear tires were removed. Then on the inside of the two tires on the rear, there was a crack large enough to put my little finger into. The guy at the tire guy was shocked. You can't see between those tires unless the tires are removed.

All that being said, you have to ask yourself how you or your husband would feel if you do have a blow out. I can see debating whether to wait to replace at 4 years, 5 years, 6 years and maybe even 7 years but 10 YEARS? You are going to have to replace the tires sometime. How much does it really matter if you spend the money in one week, in 6 months, or in a year?

We went with Michelin through FMCA buying program.