Tire tread depth when new
Hi Cruise America say they will replace tires if less than 50% wear. So what is the new tire depth, so as to understand what 50% is? Thanks
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The age by DOT date codes stamped on tires and depth of sidewall cracks are the usual ways of determining whether RV tires need to be replaced. Tires over 5 years old and with sidewall cracks deeper than 1/16 inch are considered unsafe.
If a tire comes apart underway, the flailing steel belt can sever propane lines, crack holding tanks and wipe out wiring as well as causing loss of control of RV. Many RV's don't get driven more than the average 5000 miles per year but tires suffer damage from sun and weather when parked for long periods.
Rental RV's probably get driven more miles per year than privately owned ones so tires on rentals may be OK even if more than 5 years old. Driving lubricates the interior materials of RV tires. Above is what we are told by tire companies.
If a tire comes apart underway, the flailing steel belt can sever propane lines, crack holding tanks and wipe out wiring as well as causing loss of control of RV. Many RV's don't get driven more than the average 5000 miles per year but tires suffer damage from sun and weather when parked for long periods.
Rental RV's probably get driven more miles per year than privately owned ones so tires on rentals may be OK even if more than 5 years old. Driving lubricates the interior materials of RV tires. Above is what we are told by tire companies.
