Do tires have to be changed at a certain age?
We took our 5er to the local RV dealer because a branch fell over the winter and cracked a vent cover. Currently fixed with duct tape! He said he is an inspection station and will have to check th...
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LostinAZ wrote:ktmrfs wrote:LostinAZ wrote:
If they are ST Tires they should be replaced after they are 3 years old or 10,000 miles whichever comes first. If they are LT tires--- 5 to 7 years....would be a good rule of thumb to change them out. Went through 2 sets of ST tires in 6 years and less than 20,000 miles. Now Running lT tires. Letting tires set in the sun daily will reduce their life.
replacing ST's after 10K miles???? GIVE ME A BREAK. I've run many many sets of ST's to 30-40K miles before they needed replacing because of tread wear!!! And yes, that was within 3-4 years. ST's are listed by most mfg as going by the same age rules as other tires as well 5-7 years.
I suspect that if you do some research on the life of St tires on a heavy 5th wheel you will find that I am very close to actual life of a typical ST tire
Carlisle St tires;
Time and the elements weaken a trailer tire.
– 3 to 5 years is the average life expectancy of a trailer tire,regardless of mileage.
– It is estimated that in approximately three years, roughly one-third of a tire's strength is gone.
– After three years, depending upon storage and conditions of usage, consider replacing trailer tires even if they have tread depth remaining.
– After five years, trailer tires should be replaced in all cases.
Lt tire makers say from 5-7 years.
