Tires were made in 2010...do I buy new?

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.

Because they were uncovered I would say it is Time to get new ones.
That said if finances are a problem you may be able to get by this year by buying 2 new tires for the front and using the old on the rear dual tires. This way if you have a blowout on a tire you will not lose control as you would if a front tire blew. Under the right conditions a rear blowout can cost thousands in damage ( I have the bills to prove it).
Then next year bite for 4 new tires.
Only you know your own finances.
Make sure to specify you want fairly recent DOT dates from wherever you get the tires. LOOK at the dates yourself.

There is NO WAY that someone could give a rational answer without inspecting the tires.

As asked in the very first answering post, it depends on how they were cared for. My tires are the same age and in excellent condition, BUT: Coach stored indoors when not in use-- isolator strips between concrete and tire. White UV covers when on the road and parked more than 2 days. Always properly inflated with TPMS to verify that they stay that way. Never curbed....

Michelin's official answer (again sight unseen) it must replace at 10 years. Beginning at 5 years have them professionally inspected. They are aware that they can not answer the question over the phone or internet.

I'm with darsben. I also have 2010 tires and can answer every question along with less than 40,000 miles. I had the tire installed and parked on concrete that drains well. Maybe next spring for me.

ricelake922 wrote:
To answer the questions asked. ...I bought the coach 4 years this September. I have not covered the tires but now have bought covers. In the 4 years I have not driven a lot because the coach has been getting repaired. I will not be selling the coach because I have put so much money into the coach that I would never get my money back and I just adore the RV I have have learned so much through this site. I plan to do lots of usage with the coach this summer but just in the province of Ontario...so not a ton of mileage. The RV is stored indoors and parked in front of my house with no shade. Hope this helps to get an answer.

Tire dry rot comes from the ground up.

If you want the quick and direct answer ask the manufacturer or your trusted local tire shop. How you took care of the tires may or may not get you more time after 5 years. I blew out two 4 1/2 year old tires lately that were garage kept, lifted up off axels when not in use, looked brand new and properly inflated. Is it really worth serious injury or death?

To answer the questions asked. ...I bought the coach 4 years this September. I have not covered the tires but now have bought covers. In the 4 years I have not driven a lot because the coach has been getting repaired. I will not be selling the coach because I have put so much money into the coach that I would never get my money back and I just adore the RV I have have learned so much through this site. I plan to do lots of usage with the coach this summer but just in the province of Ontario...so not a ton of mileage. The RV is stored indoors and parked in front of my house with no shade. Hope this helps to get an answer.

E mail mich and ask,would like to here what they say, and if those were in the recall they had, you might be getting new ones .

That would depend on how well you took care of them.
Did you keep them covered when not in use?
Did you keep them properly inflated?
Is your vehicle overloaded weight wise for the tires?
Did you "pinch" them on curbs?
How many miles have you put on them?
What are your future plans for the rig? Long trips? Close to home? Snowbird?
What are your future plans for ownership. Plan to keep for how long?