Yes, I know..... Another tire discussion.I just wanted people's opinions on when I should change my current TT tires. They are what most people refer to as "China Bombs". They are MaxTow brand. I purchased my new 2012 TT in July of 2011 so the TT is coming up on it's 3 year birthday (Was manufactured in May of 2011). I looked at the tire codes and determined the tires were manufactured in October of 2010 which makes the tires about 3 1/2 years old. I keep a mileage log on my TT and I have currently put only 4600 miles on the trailer. We are mostly "weekend warriors" since my wife and I both work full time but we have taken two week long trips of about 800 miles and 900 miles round trip. We are taking a trip from Tampabay Florida area to Charleston, SC the end of May. I am torn on whether I need to get new tires beforehand. My TT is stored on a covered site out of the weather, only has 4600 miles on the tires and the tires have been inspected and show no signs of wear or any problems. I hate to get new tires with only 4600 miles on them but I hear all the horror stories of blowouts. I always make sure I have 50PSI in the tires when traveling. I was planing to put new tires on the TT next summer (2015) which would put the tires at 4 1/2 years old with only about 6500 miles (or less).So, should I get new tires now or wait until 2015. That is the question...

If you know it's "another tire discussion" then you must have already read other posts regarding your question. I don't believe you'll get much response since as you stated "its already been covered." You say your tires have been "inspected". Who did the inspection? What did they tell you about the tires they inspected? What did they recommend?

MetalGator wrote:So, should I get new tires now?. Yep!!!Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:)

My Carlisle ST tires blew out less than 2 years and 8,000 miles. Keeping good pressure and checking them out will not keep them from going Boom. IMO you're operating on borrowed time. You're going to change them anyway, so why not do it now and save the repair bills.?

Like they say... One picture is worth a thousand words, can you say "China Bomb?:The blown tire looked just like the one in front of it before the blowout. All of them were at the proper pressure, well under the max load and newer than yours. I was very lucky in that there was no damage aside from severing the brake wires which was an easy fix. Most folks aren't that lucky often incurring several thousands dollars in damage from a blowout.After changing the blowout on the shoulder of Interstate 10 (yeah that was a lot of fun), :E I replaced them all with a set of Maxxis' the next day... and that was the end of my tire problems. :C

My new fifth wheel came with new china bombs. During our first long trip the right front blew during a slow turn. I put on new Michelins and had no more problems, even when a leaf spring busted on the Alaska Highway. I have Michelins on our coach and don't think I would even consider another tire.

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Lantley
Nomad
Mar 17, 2014
The issue for me is not the blowout and the cost of the new tire or the hassle of changing the tire on the side of the road.
The real headache/expense is the damage you you do to the side of your trailer and the wheel well area.
If it were as simple as just dealing with the tire I'd say gamble with the old tires. However toss in some potential body damage and I think it is wise to get new tires
Fresno_Tundra_D
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
My marathons say 50 psi is max. I keep at 42 psi. I think a blowout would be cause less damage with less psi. I've never heard of your MaxTow brand but I think you'll be fine for one more year. Some on here think you should get new tire every couple of years which is waste of money in my opinion. I know some here have replaced 6 year old tires that never gave them a bit of trouble only to go out on the new tires and have a blowout on their first trip! If you have a spare and continue to watch for cracks you should be alright.
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
Are they 205 75 14 C?
Two_Hands
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
My new fifth wheel came with new china bombs. During our first long trip the right front blew during a slow turn. I put on new Michelins and had no more problems, even when a leaf spring busted on the Alaska Highway. I have Michelins on our coach and don't think I would even consider another tire.
Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Mar 17, 2014
Like they say... One picture is worth a thousand words, can you say "China Bomb?:

The blown tire looked just like the one in front of it before the blowout. All of them were at the proper pressure, well under the max load and newer than yours. I was very lucky in that there was no damage aside from severing the brake wires which was an easy fix. Most folks aren't that lucky often incurring several thousands dollars in damage from a blowout.

After changing the blowout on the shoulder of Interstate 10 (yeah that was a lot of fun), :E I replaced them all with a set of Maxxis' the next day... and that was the end of my tire problems. :C
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Mar 17, 2014
My Carlisle ST tires blew out less than 2 years and 8,000 miles. Keeping good pressure and checking them out will not keep them from going Boom. IMO you're operating on borrowed time.

You're going to change them anyway, so why not do it now and save the repair bills.?
crickeydog
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
MetalGator wrote:
So, should I get new tires now?.

Yep!!!

Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:)
cpmath
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
If you know it's "another tire discussion" then you must have already read other posts regarding your question. I don't believe you'll get much response since as you stated "its already been covered." You say your tires have been "inspected". Who did the inspection? What did they tell you about the tires they inspected? What did they recommend?

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