Tire longevity
After two years off for the pandemic we decided to check out the trailer in preparation for our August trip. Our tire guy noticed that our Michelin XPS Ribs were made in 2008 which is when we installe...
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The data and expert opinion can vary by the specific tire and its uses. Six years is probably a safe maximum, regardless of use and wear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDgSk5xWkrI&t=457s
https://www.carry-ontrailer.com/how-to-know-when-to-replace-your-trailers-tires/#:~:text=Each%20tire%20manufacturer%20will%20likely,three%20years%2C%20even%20if%20the
A little research will lead to countless opinions with some data thrown in. After having an unused spare tire dry rot and fail in 4 years I did as much research as possible and would recommend erring on the side of caution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDgSk5xWkrI&t=457s
https://www.carry-ontrailer.com/how-to-know-when-to-replace-your-trailers-tires/#:~:text=Each%20tire%20manufacturer%20will%20likely,three%20years%2C%20even%20if%20the
A little research will lead to countless opinions with some data thrown in. After having an unused spare tire dry rot and fail in 4 years I did as much research as possible and would recommend erring on the side of caution.
