Tires. How old is to old
My tires on the wini 34ft are now at 7 years. Never kept them covered and always outside. Any Idea when to replace them. Thanks
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DanTheRVMan wrote:Mr.Mark wrote:pappyralph wrote:
What if,( my motorhome )tires have always been stored inside building, with pads between cement & rubber, only outside when on trip. Has got to be longer then about 7 years.
I certainly understand what you are saying. This is how it was explained on a tire thread a while back.
Tires are like a bowl of spaghetti.... the thread and belts are the noodles and the rubber and emollients inside are like the gravy (sauce). When the tires are heated the gravy mixes well with the noodles and everything is copacetic. Tires sitting will kill them.
MM.
I suggest some materials engineering courses instead of good old boy gravy stories
abused tires will need to be replaced less than 7 years
well treated tires will last longer than 7 years
temps, stresses, UV exposure, abuse, etc will all affect tire life
Being Italian, I kinda liked my tire reference story :B
Tires sitting in a garage on boards, etc. is not good tire maintenance.
And I agree with you and the poster that says having them inspected professionally is the way to go.
Safe travels,
MM.
