New Tires on Wednesday

I replace my tires at approximately 50,000 miles which is usually in the 3-4 year range. I am sure that I could get more miles, but I prefer the ride and traction that the newer tires provide. I have had excellent luck with both Goodyear and Michelin tires but I also carry an air compressor and check my tires each morning before hitting the road.
By changing my tires at 50,000 miles I also am able to negotiate a decent trade in value that more than makes up for going another few years with the tires and keeping them past the point where they lose any trade in value.

oldmattb wrote:
Gee, cranky people up early.

I have had excellent results with Michelins in various applications. Not cheap, for sure, but the FMCA plan seems legit.

Damage reports alone have made me cautious about tires. I have heard several times of $10,000 to $15,000 of damage from a blown tire. Delays waiting for repairs, hazard to others, guilt, having your nerves damaged, scaring a spouse out of RVs completely...

If you are not confident with tires you are on, you SHOULD replace them. These vehicles are not bicycles.

Matt B

You said it right and I didn't notice an estimated mileage by the op. Who cares if they are 1 year old or 7. Don't the miles matter? The op is running it and he knows what he is comfortable with. I have had great luck with Michelins on my cars. SO smooth.

The last blowout I had cost me $1400. Two tires blew out within 100 miles of each other and were less than two years old and had about 10,000 miles on them. My previous set of Goodyears lasted four years before they started blowing out.

I think that the decision to go to Michelins was good insurance.

Gee, cranky people up early.

I have had excellent results with Michelins in various applications. Not cheap, for sure, but the FMCA plan seems legit.

Damage reports alone have made me cautious about tires. I have heard several times of $10,000 to $15,000 of damage from a blown tire. Delays waiting for repairs, hazard to others, guilt, having your nerves damaged, scaring a spouse out of RVs completely...

If you are not confident with tires you are on, you SHOULD replace them. These vehicles are not bicycles.

Matt B

That is nice that you saved some $$.
I'll buy another brand and save a lot more $$$.

You replaced them 3 years early. The G670's easily will go to 10 years.
And rivering doesn't hurt ride or cause any problem.

You replaced tires that have a 7 year sidewall cracking warranty. For tires that have 0 warranty on sidewall cracking.

Let us know in 7 years how that worked out for you.