Chinese RV tires... holding up!
Got a new RV with factory installed Made in China tires with unknown brand. I figure I'll have it replaced after a year. But to my pleasant surprise, after a thousand miles and 5 months in deep ...
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Moisture in the air did not damage my tire. In fact it spent 4 years under the camper. I probably should have checked and topped off the pressure but I didn't and it was still over about 50 psi when I pulled it down, pumped it up and went to use it.
Tires can be damaged by intense sun, but dry rot can occur for a tire that is never in the sun due to oxidation and the effects of ozone. Tires dry rot much faster when they are not used or not frequently used. Use including heat and flexing helps bring chemicals to the tire surface which are formulated to reduce ageing of tires. Water certainly rots wood and some other materials but tires are designed to live in a wet environment. They do not rot due to water.
Tires can be damaged by intense sun, but dry rot can occur for a tire that is never in the sun due to oxidation and the effects of ozone. Tires dry rot much faster when they are not used or not frequently used. Use including heat and flexing helps bring chemicals to the tire surface which are formulated to reduce ageing of tires. Water certainly rots wood and some other materials but tires are designed to live in a wet environment. They do not rot due to water.
