burlmart,
Wow, your story has me jittery running on my old tires. I have some questions I hope you can answer to help me understand my own risks.
1) How old were your tires?
2) How many miles driven on them?
3) What was the PSI you maintained in your tires?
4) If you know, how much does the rear axle weigh on trips?
5) What brand/model and weight rating (D or E) were your tires?
Here are my now 9 year old tires, the originals on my 2007 E350 chassis, 29,000 miles driven, 65psi typ, 2055 pounds max ever on each rear tire, usually just under 2000, Michelin LTX "E" rated tires. As all can observe, there is no cracking or ripples in the side walls, and no strange tread at all. I have not washed them in a while so their color is not consistent.
I agree with Scottiemom, maybe not going to Alaska with them, but planning to continue in the lower 48. What do you all think?
