new tires?
I have a 2004 Southwind with 19.5 Michelin tires. I think they are about 6 years old. I can see small cracks in the sidewall of the front tire. I am wondering if these small cracks are considered ...
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usersmanual wrote:Williamh wrote:
I have a 2004 Southwind with 19.5 Michelin tires. I think they are about 6 years old. I can see small cracks in the sidewall of the front tire. I am wondering if these small cracks are considered dangerous and in need of replacement. I also wonder if they are weather related. Any info will be helpful. Thanks in advance.
William
Michelin claim 10 year tire life on a RV.Go see a tire expert and have them judge the weather cracks, Michelin are famous for them
Not quite true.
Go to: http://www.michelinrvtires.com/reference-materials/tire-guide-warranties-and-bulletins/
Click on "RV Tire Guide".
On page 3: Tires that have been in use for 5 years or more should continue to be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
And further down the same page: While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years, it is recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a simple precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear limit.
