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Ro646a
Explorer II
Apr 15, 2017

Tire life

Is there any consesus on how soon you replace tires on a motorhome? I'm about to purchase a motorhome with tires dated 3811. I think I should replace them even though they look like new, just to be safe.
Anybody disagree?

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  • I'm th OP on this thread. Thanks for the comments.
    I think I'll take it in a 100 mile shake down trip and then replace the belts, shocks, tires and have all the hoses checked before heading out on an extended trip out west.
    I also have to change my signature to say
    Winnebago Journey Diesel.
    Thanks again.
  • I may be wrong but I my self would run them this year to get every thing sorted
    out on the new to you rig. If you have plans for a long range trip this year
    I would maybe change them out. If they look like new they may have been garaged
    or covered most the time.
    Congrats on your new rig, Brian
  • I replace tires after 5 years, but my steer axle goes to the tag after 3 years.
  • I agree with you. Replace the tires. Then you will know their history and that they are driven while inflated to the proper pressure.

    6-8 years seems to be when many RVers change tires.