Tires were made in 2010...do I buy new?
Hello. I have a 1996 Monaco Dynasty and the DOT on the front Michelin tires reads DOT M53T C83X 2810. For safety reasons only.....do I change the tires? Thank you in advance for your responses.
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Mr.Ricelake,
Since you don't know the history of the tires before you bought it (curbing, running low on air, etc.), I would have them inspected by a tire shop. Yes, it will cost a few bucks to have them removed from the rims but it might buy you 1.5-2.0 years if they check out OK.
We drove our first set of Michelins on our '08 Dynasty for 57,000 miles and 7.5 yrs. from the manufactures date. We had good tread and the shop gave me $50 each for the take-off's.
On the new coach, I might change out at 6 yrs. as we weigh at our max weight (55,500 lbs.). It is certainly not worth it to push the age on tires. The damage can be expensive as an above poster stated.
Good luck,
MM.
Since you don't know the history of the tires before you bought it (curbing, running low on air, etc.), I would have them inspected by a tire shop. Yes, it will cost a few bucks to have them removed from the rims but it might buy you 1.5-2.0 years if they check out OK.
We drove our first set of Michelins on our '08 Dynasty for 57,000 miles and 7.5 yrs. from the manufactures date. We had good tread and the shop gave me $50 each for the take-off's.
On the new coach, I might change out at 6 yrs. as we weigh at our max weight (55,500 lbs.). It is certainly not worth it to push the age on tires. The damage can be expensive as an above poster stated.
Good luck,
MM.
